Earthtime duffus11/24/2023 ![]() Two commendations went to privately-owned forests. Abriachan Forest Trust, a 540-hectare community forest beside Loch Ness, was runner-up. It was won by the Fort Augustus Woodlands in the Highlands, managed by the north region team of Forestry and Land Scotland, a new body created on 1 April when forestry was completely devolved to Scotland. This unique, one-off Award is for woodland management that has adapted to change and shows resilience both from the past and in preparation for future generations. This year's programme included a special Centenary Award to mark 100 years since the 1919 Forestry Act that created the Forestry Commission and recognised the importance of forestry in our country. The Awards programme recognises excellence in forests, woodlands and forest-related projects across Scotland. Youngsters at Earthtime Forest School Nursery can enjoy their entire nursery session in the forest kindergarten, while Levenmouth pupils have helped to plant 8000 trees, including an orchard and community garden, next to the school in Buckhaven, Fife. “Congratulations to all of today’s winners and to all young people who are helping deliver a cleaner, greener future for our planet." "With almost 85 per cent of all new tree planting in the UK happening in Scotland, the younger generation is aware of just how important those trees are to our future. It is clear to me that we have a committed and enthusiastic next generation ready to take up the climate challenge - including planting tens of millions more trees. In Scotland, we are leading the way towards a net zero world. “We are in the midst of a climate emergency and planting trees is vital if we are to tackle that emergency head on. “We know how children benefit from learning outdoors and it is great to see forests and woodlands playing a big part in that outdoor learning. "It's wonderful to see young people in Scotland - from nursery through to secondary school - engaging with trees and our natural environment in such a positive way. Presenting the schools prizes at the 2019 Scotland's Finest Woods Awards to Earthtime Forest School Nursery in Duffus, north of Elgin and Levenmouth Academy in Fife, the First Minister said: Young people in Scotland understand the value of trees and the huge role they can play in tackling climate change to safeguard the future of our planet, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told an awards ceremony today. ISSUED ON BEHALF OF SCOTLAND'S FINEST WOODS First Minister highlights value of trees to saving the planet
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