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These Research and Innovation grants support environmental organisations, academic institutions, individuals, and policymakers in advancing research and innovative ideas about Scotland’s native woodlands. Future Woodlands Scotland wants to improve our understanding of how these woodlands are impacted by — and in turn impact — climate change, biodiversity, and the environment.

They understand that the challenges facing our native woodlands can vary and change over time. They're particularly interested in proposals that explore:

• The role of native woodlands in tackling climate change.
• The environmental, conservation, and community benefits of native woodlands.
• Reducing plastic use and CO2 emissions during woodland establishment.
• Establishing native woodlands without relying on deer fencing.
• Innovative ways to manage non-tree elements in native woodlands, such as ground flora, fungi, and insects.
• Controlling and managing invasive non-native species in native woodlands.
• Fostering communication and collaboration among stakeholders interested in native woodland research.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue, Core costs

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Who can apply

Any organisation or individual that can demonstrate they have the skills and capacity to carry out the proposed work can apply. Applications demonstrating a partnership approach to achieve common goals are particularly welcome.

When to apply

Now open. Application deadline: 5pm, Wednesday 13 August, 2025

Trustees will consider applications at Trustee meetings in March and October; generally, the deadlines for applications are the last day of February and September in any given year.

Next deadline: 13 Aug 2025

How to apply

Complete the application form and submit via email.

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Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Environment Research Science and technology Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: General public Local communities

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