Presented to an individual, business or organisation delivering successful innovation and/or research which has clearly demonstrated greater productivity or efficiency in the forestry and wood industry.
This award is sponsored by Forestry & Land Scotland and Forestry Commission.
The work undertaken by BH Wildlife Consultancy and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is shedding new light on the scale of challenges around deer management. Using drone-gathered aeriel surveys from BH Wildlife Consultancy to integrate with wider data dashboards, FLS are able to better engage stakeholders and support wildlife management objectives.
Head of Research, Future Trees Trust
Jo has spent years dedicated to broadleaf tree improvement for the forestry industry and timber industry. She has championed using research to secure a future for broadleaved trees to produce better quality and faster-growing hardwood timber. Improved seed has been made available to many nurseries across the UK due to the work of Future Trees Trust.
In 2016, Vastern launched Brimstone, an innovative range of thermally modified British timber, that offers a sustainable and economical alternative to imported hardwoods. The company opened a purpose-built thermal modification plant in 2021 for the sole purpose of meeting demand for the product. As a project, Brimstone will have a lasting impact on local woodlands and housing.
