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the project

Bilbster Tree Huggers strives to be an ethical, sustainable social enterprise firmly rooted in an environmental mission...

To transform the undermanaged mature monoculture stands of

Bilbster Forest for

wildlife and community

using Low Impact 

Silviculture Systems

(LISS)

As these woods are systematically brought under control through Scottish Forestry oversight, any profits generated from the sale of forest products such as firewood are reinvested in pursuit of our mission.

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Begin restructuring the age and species of trees to enhance wildlife habitats and increase forest resilience.

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Nurture a productive Bilbster Forest,  recognising that softwood timber is a sustainable crop, whilst maximising the economic benefit through the sustainable harvesting of timber and other forest produce to create employment for ourselves and others, as well as future generations.

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Play a small part in helping to address fuel poverty locally.

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Bringing benefits to the local community; including developing amenity woodland with paths, engaging with local schools and community groups.

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Site-specific arts installations...

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Through engagement with local farmers and landowners, encourage the planting of interconnecting tree highways to aid wildlife mobility and provide shelterbelt between isolated blocks of tree coverage within Caithness away from conservation peatlands.

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Strive for carbon neutrality from our forestry and business operations, eradicating fossil fuels as alternative sustainable energy sources become viable.