Blue graphic with grey leaf prints and a WTS logo. Text reads, "The next Scottish Government should recognise the principle of Tree Equity and support communities to deliver trees for all in towns and cities." Opposite is an image of high rise flats with a park full of trees in the foreground. Credit WTML.

Everyone should benefit from trees no matter where they live. It's called Tree Equity.
The next Scot Gov should recognise the benefits of Tree Equity ensuring more people can enjoy better air quality, more shade & shelter, more nature & improved climate resilience. ➡️ buff.ly/e2KzGBr #MairTreesPlease

Blue graphic with grey leaves and a white WTS logo. White text on graphic reads, 'The next Scottish Government should only procure trees sourced and grown in the UK and Ireland, to support jobs and promote biosecurity.' Opposite is a map of Europe with a pin in the UK. Credit WTML.

To support jobs & to protect our environment from imported pests and diseases, we should only be planting trees that are UK & Ireland Sourced and Grown (#UKISG standard). Our priorities for the next Scottish Government ➡️ buff.ly/e2KzGBr

#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26

Blue graphic with grey leaves and a WTS logo. Text reads, 'A Tree Protection Bill should be introduced in the next Scottish Parliament to ensure Scotland's trees are properly protected.' Opposite is a view of a Glasgow church surrounded by mature trees. Credit WTML.

Our native & ancient trees need more protection. It's too easy to fell or damage them - there are gaps in existing protections. New legislation could close these gaps & protect Scotland's future native trees. Our priorities for the next Scottish Government ➡️ buff.ly/e2KzGBr #MairTreesPlease

Expanding Scotland’s Native Woodland - Woodland Trust Scotland’s native woodlands are one of our greatest national assets. Yet, despite their importance, efforts to create new woodland are simply too slow. We're calling on the Scottish Government to…

Our native and ancient woodlands are one of our greatest assets but they are disappearing at an alarming rate. We are calling on the next Scot Gov to move faster and think bigger! Read our blog 👉️ buff.ly/sxb0zgd
Ask your parliamentary candidates to act👉️ buff.ly/duc3Hs0
#MairTreesPlease

Blue graphic with leaves and a WTS logo. Reads, 'The next Scottish Government must deliver the long-awaited National register of Ancient Woodland.' Opposite there is an image of old growth Caledonian pine forest with a mountain in the background. Credit WTML.

Scot Gov pledged to deliver a National Register of Ancient Woodland in 2021. This commitment remains undelivered. A Register remains vital for clarity on where our ancient woodland is, so we can protect it. Our priorities for the next Scottish Government ➡️ buff.ly/e2KzGBr #MairTreesPlease

Ask your MSP candidates for Mair Trees Please! Before voting on May 7th, let's put woods, trees, and nature high on the political agenda. Trees help solve some of our most pressing problems, including the nature and climate emergency. Take 2…

Find out who your parliamentary candidates are and let them know you want Mair Trees Please by completing this simple online form 👉️ buff.ly/duc3Hs0

#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26

Blue graphic with leaf print and WTS logo which reads, 'The next Scottish Government should create an action plan to restore Plantation on Ancient Woodlands Sites (PAWS) to nature. Opposite is an image of an ancient tree in a plantation woodland. Credit WTML.

The next Scot Gov should incentivise the restoration of PAWS on private & public land. Scotland needs commercial forestry, but not at the expense of precious native woodlands on which so many conifer plantations are located. Our priorities for the next Scot Gov ➡️ buff.ly/e2KzGBr #MairTreesPlease

Graphic with blue background, leaf print and WTS logo. It reads 'The next Scottish Government should provide strong incentives for active deer control, so our native woods and trees can regenerate naturally.' Opposite is an image of a stag roaring. Credit WTML.

Scotland's deer population is too high for nature recovery. This makes tree planting expensive because of the need for fencing & tubes. Our asks of the next Scottish Government ➡️ buff.ly/e2KzGBr #MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26

Priorities For 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election - Woodland Trust Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election, we've identified key priorities that will help Scotland's native woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Find out what we're asking of…

... & communities to trial lynx re-introductions in Scotland."
Download our priorities for the next Scottish Government ➡️ buff.ly/e2KzGBr
#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26 2/2

Horse chestnut seedling popping up through some grit.

In other tree news, the growing of trees from seeds is coming along. So far have horse chestnuts (pictured) and scots pine seedlings. #Mairtreesplease

Graphic with blue background, leaf print and WTS logo. It reads 'The next Scottish Government should deliver long-term upscaled funding and action to regenerate Scotland's Rainforest.' Opposite is an image of leaders form each Scotttish political party holding up a sign that reads, 'We love Scotland's rainforest.' Credit WTML

Scotland's rainforest is a precious habitat. It is threatened by deer overgrazing, invasive non-native species, and fragmentation. The next Scottish Government should build on the incredible foundations laid in the last Parliament and continue work to save #ScotlandsRainforest #MairTreesPlease

Graphic with blue background, leaf print and WTS logo. It reads 'The next Scottish Government should reverse past nature and woodland cuts and increase funding so targets are realistic.' Opposite the graphic is a newspaper headline that reads, 'Charity says nature cuts should be reversed following Budget increase.' Credit WTML

Nature budgets are often the first to take a hit when Scottish Government is looking for cash. If we are serious about the nature crisis, nature budgets must be increased to make nature restoration targets (including woodland creation) possible without reducing those targets. #MairTreesPlease

An image of young hazel trees growing in a rural setting. Opposite is a graphic that reads, "The next Scottish Government must create at least 18,000 hectares of new woodland every year, at least half native."

"The next Scottish Government should create a minimum of 18,000 hectares of new woodland every year, & at least half of that (min. 9,000 hectares a year) should be native woodland." Our priorities for the next Scottish Government ➡️ buff.ly/e2KzGBr
#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26

Priorities For 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election - Woodland Trust Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election, we've identified key priorities that will help Scotland's native woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Find out what we're asking of…

...deliver and fund an INNS eradication plan."
In the run up to the Scottish Parliamentary election in May 2026, we're sharing our asks of the next Scottish Government. Download our priorities ➡️ buff.ly/e2KzGBr
#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26 2/2

Nile Rodgers: Chic Star praises 'inspiring' Derry tree planters The music legend helped plant 30 new trees at Faughan Valley on the outskirts of Derry earlier this month.

Magic to see the legend that is @nilerodgers.bsky.social supporting woods and trees in NI, especially the involvement of young people planting the Faughan Valley (well worth a visit BTW!) ➡️ buff.ly/jOsZMZT #MairTreesPlease #WoodlandCreation #WoodlandTrust

Information sessions | Lynx to Scotland Join the conversation This winter, we are hosting a series of drop-in information sessions, providing an opportunity to find out more about lynx and the proposals to reintroduce this charismatic…

Live in Highland or Moray? Share your thoughts on lynx reintroduction.
Join a February session to help shape future strategies 👉 buff.ly/jtI3qvO
#HaveYourSay #Rewilding #MairTreesPlease

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4/4 We will keep arguing the case for woods and trees, for people and wildlife!

Here's what we're asking of the next Scottish Parliament: buff.ly/dU18WB2

#MairTreesPlease

Why Britain has a deer problem Deer numbers have rocketed over the last 40 years and particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Great article. "The place where all these issues arguably come into starkest contrast is in Scotland, which is also home to Britain's largest deer-stalking estates and rewilding projects." 👉 buff.ly/T0fa9hG #MairTreesPlease

Priorities For 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election - Woodland Trust Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election, we've identified key priorities that will help Scotland's native woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Find out what we're asking of…

3/3 This is one of a raft of measures contained in “Mair Trees Please”, a 14-page document setting out our priorities for next year’s Holyrood election. We hope some will be adopted in party manifestos.

Read the full document here 👉 buff.ly/rEBjbqO

#MairTreesPlease

15 smiling people standing in a group holding a blue covered report that reads, 'Mair Trees Please'

Big thanks to:
🌳Graham Simpson MSP for sponsoring
🌳Cabinet Secretary @mairigougeon.bsky.social for speaking
🌳The Howison Family from Hyrnside for sharing their 'Aipple' cider with us
🌳All our guests for supporting the evening - t'was lovely to chat!
#MairTreesPlease

Priorities For 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election - Woodland Trust Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary election, we've identified key priorities that will help Scotland's native woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Find out what we're asking of…

2/2 This is one of a raft of measures contained in “Mair Trees Please”, a 14-page document setting out our priorities for next year’s Holyrood election. We hope some will be adopted in party manifestos. #MairTreesPlease

Read the full document here 👉 buff.ly/rEBjbqO

Forestry Facts and Figures 2025 - Forest Research Forestry Facts and Figures 2025 is a booklet summarising statistics on woodland and forestry. It covers areas such as woodland size, timber products, economics, and environmental factors. The…

🌳Native trees account for ~50% of the total woodland area of GB (32% in Scotland)
*Source: UK Public Opinion of Forestry Survey (2025)
See Forest Research for more stats 👉 buff.ly/hD7k68O
#MairTreesPlease #RightTreeRightPlace
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Current funding mechanisms aren't working well. The next Scottish Government should help farmers and crofters to integrate more native trees and hedges into their land. 2/2
#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26

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...more shade and shelter, more natural beauty, and improved climate change resilience.
We should start with the highest priority urban areas, where tree cover is currently lowest, using the Woodland Trust's Tree Equity Score tool 👉 buff.ly/YoaAcGf #MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26

Blue graphic with grey leaves and a WTS logo. Text reads, 'A Tree Protection Bill should be introduced in the next Scottish Parliament to ensure Scotland's trees are properly protected.'

It's clear our native and ancient trees need more protection. It's still too easy to chop them down or damage them - there are gaps in existing protections.

New legislation could close these gaps and protect Scotland's native trees for the future.
#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26

Blue graphic with leaves and a WTS logo. Reads, 'The next Scottish Government must deliver the long-awaited National register of Ancient Woodland.'

The Scottish Government pledged to deliver a comprehensive National Register of Ancient Woodland in 2021. This commitment remains undelivered.

A Register remains vital for clarity on where our ancient woodland is, so we can protect it.

#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26

Blue graphic with leaf print and WTS logo which reads, 'The next Scottish Government should create an action plan to restore Plantation on Ancient Woodlands Sites (PAWS) to nature.

The next Scottish Government should require & incentivise the restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites on private & public land. Scotland needs commercial forestry but not at the direct expense of precious native woodland on which so many conifer plantations are located. #MairTreesPlease

Graphic with blue background, leaf print and WTS logo. It reads 'The next Scottish Government should reverse past nature and woodland cuts and increase funding so targets are realistic.'

Too often, nature budgets take the first hit when the Scottish Government is looking for cash. That needs to stop. If we're serious, nature budgets must be increased to make nature restoration targets (including woodland creation) possible.
#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26

Graphic with blue background, grey leaves and a WTS logo that reads, 'The next Scottish Government should create new Forestry Grant Scheme options for riparian, montane and urban woodlands.'

The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) is the most important fund for woodland creation in Scotland. It should be improved to include new standalone options for priority areas where it is currently inadequate - including for riparian, montane and urban settings.
#MairTreesPlease #ScotParlElection26

Text overlaid on a blue background with a leaf motif and a Woodland Trust Scotland logo. The text reads, 'The next Scottish Government must create at least 18,000 hectares of new woodland every year, at least half of which is native.'

Binding targets are important, and so is action to deliver them. The next Scottish Government should create a minimum of 18,000 hectares of new woodland every year, and at least half of that (minimum 9,000 hectares) should be native woodland.
#MairTreesPlease #ManifestoAsk #ScotParlElection26