Tree Planting and Woodland Management

  • VO60264


Description

Eadha is a conservation charity based in Renfrewshire. We conserve, research, propagate and plant rare native trees and create new community woodlands. We are involved in planting a range of sites in the West of Scotland with trees and wildflowers grown in our nursery. We are looking for volunteers to help us in our tree planting and managements work.

Organisation aims and objectives

Eadha Enterprises is a not-for-profit social enterprise with charitable status based in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, in the West of Scotland. We maintain a native tree nursery specializing in aspen and other rare species. We are leading experts in aspen conservation and developing aspen woodlands. We provide consultancy services in woodland creation and management and provide support to local communities to deliver woodland projects. We apply nature-based solutions in our projects to address environmental issues and to maximize sustainability and long term benefits.

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Frequency and commitment details

No minimum commitment

Restrictions

Experience required: We are not looking for and particular skills, just volunteers with an interest in plants and conservation. We would be seeking volunteers with a mature outlook who can be left to work independently. A degree of physical fitness will be required.
Travel details: The locations of sites will vary and volunteers are expected to get there under their own steam. However, it may be possible to coordinate lifts from the nearest station.
Minimum age: 21

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Training details: Site supervision will be provided although volunteers may be left to work independently for short periods.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer