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Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2026 – entering has never been easier

Entries are now open for all categories of Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2026 and it has never been easier to submit a superb example of excellence in woodlands and forestry.

Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards returns for 2026 – are you a growing success story?

Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards is once again celebrating excellence in woodlands and forestry across the country, with youngsters leading the way.

Climate to community, farms to forestry – excellence celebrated at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2025

A school which has taken lessons on climate change out of the classroom and into the real world, and a project using trees to stop a notorious flooding problem are among the champions honoured at this year’s Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards.

New chair at Scotland’s Finest Woods to champion people, passion, innovation and success

Scotland’s Finest Woods is pleased to announce Wilma Harper has been selected as its new chair.

40 years of championing a key national resource – Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards is marking 40 years of celebrating all that is great about the country’s woodlands and forests.

Strong roots in woodlands and forestry championed at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2024

A bumper year of entries saw excellence in all sectors, from community to forestry, conservation to farming and climate to schools. And each was showcased during a grand ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.

From one nursery to another – Alba Trees to sponsor Early Years prize at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards

Alba trees is the UK’s largest cell grown nursery producing 30 million trees per year across three sites in the beautiful East Lothian countryside. As an industry leader they recognise the importance of cultivating the next generation of foresters to ensure our forests and woodlands are cared for in the future and ultimately safeguarding our planet against climate change.

Climate Change and Wellbeing Priorities for New Head of ‘Tree Oscars’‍

Jean Nairn has been appointed Executive Director of Scotland’s Finest Woods, responsible for running Scotland’s ‘Tree Oscars’.

Trio of Talented Tree Trustees Appointed

Scotland’s Finest Woods are delighted to announce the appointment of three experienced and talented forestry professionals to its Board of Trustees.