Scotland: National Rural Network
This seminar is designed to engage a wide range of stakeholders in thinking how social science insights can give a fresh perspective on what makes some rural communities more dynamic than others, and how the evidence on rural community empowerment can be applied in ‘real life' situations.
We are delighted to be able to confirm that the postponed Rural Tayside Rural Network event will now take place on Friday 23rd April in the Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam.
The event, which had been due to take place at the end of February but was postponed due to the heavy snow, will feature a number of local projects including the Comrie Development Trust and the Eassie, Nevay & Kirkinch Community Hall as well as a presentation from the Pulteneytown Peoples' Project near Wick.
Leadership skills are key to growing Scotland's economy, say Scottish Enterprise. Their 2009/10 Rural Leadership Programme is currently underway, aiming to increase the professionalism of rural Scotland at all levels. The programme was established in 2006, and more than 160 participants have taken part since then.
In our Ask an Expert feature, you can put your questions to a range of organisations and individuals with expertise in different areas.
In this article, you'll find links and information on some current rural vacancies, including paid internship opportunities.
Forestry Commission Scotland are currently looking for a Policy Adviser - Species, Soil and Water based in their Edinburgh office. The post is a one year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of extension or permanency. Part time opportunities are available.
This is the first part of the event report from the Scottish National Rural Network (SNRN) West Lothian regional event which took place in Livingston on 24th February. In this part you can get information on updates from the SNRN, LEADER and Rural Priorities. In Part Two, you can get information on two project presentations.
This is the second part of the event report from the Scottish National Rural Network regional event in West Lothian. In this part you can find out about the project presentations. In Part One, you can read about information updates on the Rural Network, LEADER and Rural Priorities.
The Scottish National Rural Network (SNRN) regional event in West Lothian took place at a snowy Howden Park Centre in Livingston on 24th February 2010.
A three day seminar in Sibiu, Romania will look at semi-subsistence farming in the European Union, the current situation and future prospects. The event takes place from 21st to 23rd April 2010. It is being organised by the European Network for Rural Development.
The role of forests in helping the UK to meet greenhouse gas emission targets will be highlighted at a seminar at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd March 2010).
Growing trees have the potential to make a significant contribution to meeting the UK’s challenging emissions reduction targets as they absorb CO2 from the atmosphere. This is leading to increased government support for woodland expansion. However, land use change presents a number of risks to soil and water that could threaten sustainable forest management.
This is the first part of the event report from the Rural Network regional event in Dumfries and Galloway, which took place at the Town Hall, Lockerbie on 17th February 2010. In this part you can read about the Chair's opening remarks, and information updates on the Rural Network, LEADER and Rural Priorities. In Part Two, you can find out about two excellent project presentations and the facilitated discussion session.
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