An agroforestry project developed by Tweed Forum with Peeblesshire farm business, Neidpath Farms has won a prestigious Scottish Land and Estate Helping it Happen Award.
The project had been nominated in the Enhancing our Environment through Land Management category and involved the planting of over 1,800 native trees an innovative agroforestry project that will deliver a range of important benefits. These include improved soil health and water quality, shade and shelter for livestock, reduced flood risk and enhanced biodiversity. Orchard trees will also provide high-quality organic fruit for local markets. The approach, which has been implemented as part of the Destination Tweed Woodlands for Wildlife and Water project, is seen by many as the future of integrated and sustainable farming and is being delivered on a scale believed to be unmatched anywhere else in Scotland. The project was supported by funding from The Woodland Trust and Destination Tweed.
It’s really rewarding to see the work of our staff, partners and the farm businesses we work with recognised in this way and we want to thank them all for showing that collaborative action can have a hugely positive impact for nature, communities and the rural environment.