Shetland Amenity Trust Tree Nursery

About this Nursery

The Woodlands section of Shetland Amenity Trust has been in operation since 1985. Its aims are: Conservation of native, relict and endemic vegetation to Shetland (trees, shrubs and flowering plants) Propagation of suitable tree stock for Shetland and native tree bank Restoration re-establishment of native trees in Shetland Woodland creation support Woodland care The Horticultural unit is powered by a wind turbine with the aim to reduce our carbon emission. The Woodland team has worked with the Woodland Trust over 5 years to deliver their grant locally. We support the development of the project and deliver the application. The Woodlands team acts as an agent for the Forestry Commission in advising and assessing potential sites for this grant scheme which is part of the Scottish Rural Development Programme.