Riparian Planting: Why and How? with Richard Lockett, Knockbain Farm, Dingwall and Dee Ward, Rottal Estate, Angus

Join us for an engaging and insightful evening dedicated to exploring how riparian planting can offer significant benefits for your land and the environment by reducing peak flows, mitigating diffuse pollution, improving water quality and temperature, and delivering a range of ecological benefits.

Our interactive event will feature valuable insights from two of our fabulous hosts Richard Lockett (Knockbain, Dingwall) and Dee Ward (Rottal Estate, Angus) sharing their on the ground experiences and lessons learned from planting and managing riparian habitats. 

We'll dive into the practicalities of designing your planting to achieve your goals—exploring considerations such as shape, scale, location, spacing, tree species selection, and cultivation methods.

Linsey Mason-McLean, Scottish Forestry will share details on available funding opportunities to help you take forward riparian planting on your own land.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded farmers, exchange ideas, and gain practical advice.

Bring your questions and join us for what promises to be an interesting and informative event.

This event is free, but spaces are limited. Reserve your spot today.