Links

Argyll sites

Commun Birlinn - Argyll based group recreating the birlinn, a medieval wooden boat
www.birlinn.org

Dunbeag - Innovative ecological restoration of a “ Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site” by an AGWA member
www.dunbeag.org.uk

Kilmartin House - Award winning museum, which showcases the use of timber to create a great space (and the coffee’s good too!)
www.kilmartin.org.uk

Tourist board - For information on where to stay & what to see
www.visitscottishheartlands.com

Conservation

Native Woodland Discussion Group - Informal membership organisation for those with an interest in any aspect of native woodlands
www.nwdg.org.uk

Woodland Heritage - A membership organisation which promotes the management and use of woodlands
www.woodlandheritage.org.uk

Community Woodland Associations

Community Woodland Association - Representing and helping community woodland groups in Scotland
www.community-woods.org.uk

Borders Forest Trust - Community based woodland restoration organisation.
www.bordersforesttrust.org/

Galgael - Rebuilding mediaeval wooden boats, and building new lives in Govan and the west of Scotland

www.galgael.org/

Reforesting Scotland - Long established organisation campaigning for new approaches to land use in Scotland
www.reforestingscotland.org/

Business

Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers - Marketing and promoting the work and product of independent Scottish sawmillers
www.ashs.co.uk

Scottish Furniture Makers - Contacts for hand made furniture
www.scottishfurnituremakers.org.uk

Scottish Ecological Design Association - Information on sustainable building techniques & practitioners
www.seda2.org

Government & Agencies

Deer Commission for Scotland - Deer welfare, deer management and information
www.dcs.gov.uk

Scottish Natural Heritage
www.snh.org.uk

Funders and supporters

Forestry Commission Scotland - serves as the Scottish Executive's forestry department. It manages 668,000 hectares of national forest land for multiple benefits, including nature conservation, public recreation, timber production, and rural and community development; supports other woodland owners with grants, felling licences, advice and regulation; promotes the benefits of forests and forestry; and advises Ministers on forestry policy. For further information, visit www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland

WHELK Leader+ Supporting community projects in Argyll & Lochaber to make the best use of natural resources and improve the quality of life.
www.whelk.org.uk