An Sailean lime works on the isle of Lismore are a quiet and peaceful spot today - but it once bustled with industrial activity.

On the blog, we take a walk through the ruined kilns, cottages, quarry and harbour which are now a monument to a time past.

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We look forward to seeing you at 4.30pm at our Carbon Trading Scotland webinar!
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I'll be speaking at this event on Thursday - should be a lively debate!

Who's joining us for the Carbon Trading Scotland webinar? 4.30pm / April 18th Find out more here:
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Have you got your ticket yet for Carbon Trading: Shifting Responsibility?
Join this lively discussion online later this week!
18 April 4.30-6.30pm
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If we want more multi-functional forestry, then we will need to plant more 🌲 on better soils.

If 🌲 forestry is restricted to poorer soils in higher elevations, then species choice & silviculture is limited.

Time to include forestry professionals in land-use discussions ?

It is demoralising and infuriating to witness the continued decline of Glasgow’s built heritage. We know what the solutions are, so it’s time to act before we lose more of our city’s soul to the wrecking ball, writes Paul Sweeney

Imagining a fossil-fuel-free-future sounds hard but all the attendees at our recent SEDA Land event in Perth were convinced that the bio-economy can thrive given the right regulations.

New blog by Nick Drainey (Walking Scotland with Nick Drainey) seda.uk.net/seda-land-blog…

Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee launches call for views to support its scrutiny of Scottish Government’s Land Reform Bill. The deadline for responses is Tuesday 21 May. scottishhousingnews.com/articles/holyr…

There's still plenty time to sign up for SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE: THE SUFFICIENCY IMPERATIVE ! Tomorrow (16.4.24) 5:30-7pm. Tickets/info available from seda.uk.net/seda-solar

Restoration is possible: the hunt for Scotland’s ancient pine woods

How Trees for Life and Woodland Trust🌳 Woodland Trust Scotland are reviving pockets of forgotten forest before they vanish

Libby Brooks

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Sam Baumber founder and COO of Jedburgh-based IndiNature says we need more joined-up thinking from government and regulatory changes to encourage the use of hemp and other natural fibres in insulation. IMAGINING A FOSSIL FUEL FREE FUTURE.

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Pete Ianetta, instrumental in the development of Arbikie Distillery carbon positive gin, will call for agricultural subsidies to be redirected to local transformation projects, including small bioproduct processing facilities. IMAGINING A FOSSIL-FUEL-FREE FUTURE Tomorrow 1.30 Pete Iannetta

Don't forget to book tickets for the SEDA Solar webinar on 16.4.24!
Professor Daniel Barber will share his deep insight on historical precedents to sufficiency issues in architecture, as opposed to the efficiency imperative of sustainability.
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