Andy Leitch

Confor & @scotforestry have been helping some budding forwarder operators get to grips with the controls at simulator taster events at @ssf_uhi this week! Thanks to @scotwoodlands, @ThinkUHI, @ForestryLS, @LantraScotland, Euroforest, John Deere & Komatsu for their support!

A great visit today to ⁦@ForestryEngland⁩ Rendlesham Forest with ⁦@DefraGovUK⁩ Secretary of State ⁦@theresecoffey⁩ Very encouraging discussion and we planted trees to celebrate #nationaltreeweek #trees #carbon

Why is Moray's micro-climate in North-east Scotland perfect for growing 15 million trees a year? Why are those trees so important to our environment & economy? Ben Goh of @MaelorForest explains in Confor's latest article in the @pressjournal bit.ly/3wIz90N @MairiMcAllan

16 million trees down. “Confor thanks everyone who has engaged with the Citizen Science app & helped @Forest_Research update its assessment of the level of windblow associated with Storm Arwen." @andyleitch641 & @MairiMcAllan on continuing cooperation: bit.ly/3IOApU1

🌲Forwarders, harvesters and more Forestry Journal was in Perthshire this week to find out how delegates were getting on in one of the first-ever 'Introduction to Forest Machinery' events, being run by Confor and partners 💪 Here's a sneak peak of what to expect 📺

@ssf_ic Happy retirement John!

A fond farewell to John Christison after nearly 40 years lecturing at the Scottish School of Forestry.

Timber Haulage Academy: The next course will be from 24th Feb - 4th March at the Killoch Training Centre, Cumnock, Ayrshire. This is an exciting, and unique, opportunity to experience timber haulage and gain CPC+F module certification. confor.org.uk/news/latest-ne…

The forest industries in the south of Scotland and north of England have joined forces to tackle the aftermath of #StormArwen. The new group met for the first time today (14 Jan) to work collectively to manage the fallen trees. Full story: forestry.gov.scot/news-releases/…

Members of the public should still avoid forests and woodlands that were affected by #StormArwen. With #StormBara's winds now hitting Scotland, previously damaged trees are especially dangerous and could topple. #StaySafe and avoid storm damaged woodlands. 👍🌳🌲

I'm looking for someone to provide admin, comms & marketing support to our Membership team at @forestsandwood This is a varied role for someone looking to develop & grow their skillset within a sustainability-driven sector. Please share! denholmassociates.com/vacancy/member…

An extra 16 companies have now registered to take on new young people as a result of the Forestry Jobs Summit. We know there’s lots more interest so if you want to hear more about the financial support on offer click here: dgtap.co.uk/growing-rural-… #forestryjobs #youngpeople

Scottish housing unit proves viability of #homegrown #timber for #CLT We are delighted to be leading this pioneering project that will be showcased at the COP26 climate change conference next autumn. @forestsandwood @RIBAJ @EdinburghNapier ribaj.com/products/manuf…

The GB Timber Transport Forum is calling on timber hauliers to get involved in a new baseline survey to help plan for the sector’s future business opportunities. More details and how to register on this link : timbertransportsurvey.com. #timbertransport #forestry

Proud to be able to help bring this fantastic cinema project in #FortWilliam to life.

Modern commercial forests are wildlife friendly bit.ly/33bV2rE A good piece by Gordon Davidson in @scottishfarmer For many years, the biodiversity value of wood-producing forests and managed woodland of all types has been under-valued and under-recognised.

Confor names @IanDuncanHMG as independent Chair. "I'm excited to be taking up this appointment at a time when the forestry and wood industry has such a vital role to play in leading a Green Recovery from Covid-19 and delivering climate change targets." bit.ly/31ReLw9