Trees are far more than a scenic feature on farmland. They shelter livestock, diversify income, improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen farm resilience. Integrating trees into farms and crofts can transform land management — but how do you do it in practice?

This one-hour webinar brings together four experienced land managers and tree practitioners to share real-world experiences of tree integration across Scottish farmland and crofting systems. Each speaker will discuss their approach, challenges, and the multifaceted benefits trees have brought to their land, livelihoods, and local environment.

Whether you’re a farmer, crofter, land manager, or simply curious about trees on working land, this webinar offers practical insights and inspiration.

Lyn White –  Scottish Forestry, The Integrating Tree Network
Lyn works with farmers and crofters across Scotland to explore how trees can enhance productivity, biodiversity, and resilience. Through the Integrating Trees Network, she facilitates practical demonstrations, knowledge sharing, and peer-to-peer learning, connecting land managers with real-world examples and advice.

Phil Knot – Wildlife Croft Skye & Drumfearn Trees
Phil manages a small croft and tree nursery on the Isle of Skye, combining productive orchards, hedgerows, and willow beds with restored habitats for wildlife. His work demonstrates how small-scale farming and crofting can integrate food, fibre, and biodiversity in challenging Highland landscapes.

Roger Howison – Parkhill Farm, Fife
Roger runs a mixed arable and livestock farm in Fife, pioneering a silvo-arable system where heritage apple trees grow alongside cereals. This approach diversifies production, enhances biodiversity, and shows how ecological and commercial goals can coexist on a working farm.

Matt Griffin – Neidpath Farms, Peebles
Matt leads a large-scale regenerative livestock operation in the Scottish Borders, applying adaptive grazing, habitat planting, and tree integration. His focus on soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem resilience demonstrates how nature-friendly farming can work at scale while remaining commercially viable.

In partnership with The Integrating Trees Network