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CWA Conference and Site Visits 2021
The 22nd CWA annual conference had a blended format this year, with a day of site visits on 1 October, and a day held online, on 2 October.
Recordings of conference sessions are available on YouTubeWorkshops: Community Engagement, Tackling the Climate Emergency
Breakout sessions: Marketing woodproducts, Tree safety, Tourism, Rewilding
A Wood of Our Own - 10 December 2020
Report of the Argyll AWOO networking event held online on 10 December 2020The 21st CWA annual conference was held online, on 2 and 3 October.
Recordings of conference sessions and the Multi-trails project films are available on YouTube.
Workshops: Biodiversity, Fundraising, Learning from Lockdown.
Breakout sessions: Woodland Crofts, Land Rights and Responsibilities, Small Woodland Certification, Saving Scotland’s Rainforest (presentation only).
Multi-trails films: Sustainable Visitor Management, Trails for All, Trails and the Rural Economy, Panel Q&A.
A Wood of Our Own - 29 October 2019
Report of the Argyll AWOO networking event held at Colintraive and Bute, 29 October 2019
The 20th CWA annual conference was held on 28 and 29 September at Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire
A Wood of Our Own - 8 March 2019
Report of the Argyll AWOO networking event held at Ardentinny, 8 March 2019
Central Scotland networking event - 15 February 2019
Report of the Central Scotland networking event held at Blackridge, West Lothian, 15 February 2019
The 19th CWA annual conference was held on 13 & 14 October 2018 at the Strathpeffer Pavilion, Ross-shire
Central Scotland networking event - 15 March 2018
Report of the Central Scotland networking event held at East Kilbride, 15 March 2018
A Wood of Our Own - 27 February 2018
Report of the Argyll AWOO networking event held at Blarbuie, 27 February 2018
The 18th CWA annual conference was held in conjunction with the Making Local Woods Work final conference on 20 & 21 October 2017 at the Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld
A Wood of Our Own - 22 September 2017
Report of the AWOO networking event held at Kilfinan, 22 September 2017
CWA Conference 2016 - "Community Woods: Learning and Earning"
The 17th annual CWA Conference took place on 1st and 2nd October in Forres, Moray and attracted 86 delegates from across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A Wood of Our Own 22nd February 2017
The 11th Argyll networking event was held at Lochgoilhead
A Wood of Our Own - 2nd September 2016
Report from the networking event held on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland at Craignure and Tiroran, Isle of Mull.
A Wood of Our Own - 8th March 2016
Report from the networking event held on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland at Dalmally, Argyll.
CWA Conference 2015 - "Working in Partnership"
The 16th annual CWA Conference took place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August 2015 in Dunoon, Argyll and attracted 67 delegates from across Scotland, England and Wales.
A Wood of Our Own, 1st September 2015
Argyll networking event held in Helensburgh
A Wood of Our Own, 4th March 2015
Report from the Argyll networking event held in Oban and Dunollie Woods
A Wood of Our Own, August 2014
Report from the networking event held at Tighnabruich and Kilfinan Community Forest.
CWA Conference 2014 "Making the Connections"
The 15th annual CWA conference took place on 23rd & 24th August 2014 at the Bleachingfield Centre, Dunbar, East Lothian.
A Wood of Our Own 24 February 2014
Report from the networking event held on behalf of Forestry Commission Scotland at Lochgilphead
A Wood of Our Own, August 2013
Report from the networking event held at Dervaig, Isle of Mull.
CWA Annual Conference 2013 - “Community Woodlands - 10 years on”
The 14th annual CWA conference took place on 24th & 25th August 2013 at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Sleat, on the Isle of Skye.
A Wood of Our Own 27th February 2013
Report from the networking event held near Strachur, Argyll by CWA.
A Wood of Our Own 30th October 2012
Held at Tighnabruich, Argyll, this was a networking event for those who are or wish to become involved in forests which are community owned or managed for community benefit.
This was the second Argyll networking event, the first being held in March 2012 following the publication of the Argyll and Bute Woodland and Forestry Strategy (http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/node/30827).
Woodland Living Seminar Report - Feb 2013
This one day seminar held in Mugdock Country Park in Feb 2013 explored the various models for woodland living; with particular focus on how they can contribute to the objectives of community landowners and help deliver sustainable forest management.
CWA Conference 2012 - 25 Years and Growing Strong!
The 13th annual CWA conference took place on the 1st and 2nd September 2012 at the Tweed Horizons Centre, Newtown St Boswells, in the Scottish Borders.
CWA Conference 2011 - Arts, Culture and Enterprise
The 12th Annual CWA Conference took place on 12th & 13th November 2011 at Boat of Garten Community Hall, in the Cairngorms National Park.
CWA Conference 2010 - Making Woodlands Work
The 11th Annual CWA Conference “Making Woodlands Work” took place on 23 & 24 October 2010 at McLaren High School, Callander.
CWA Seminar 2009 - Roots to Health Seminar Report
The CWA "Roots to Health" Seminar was held in Inverness 6th November 2009.
CWA Conference 2008 - Making Sustainable Places
The 2008 CWA Seminar and Conference were held at The Rothes Halls in Glenrothes, Fife.
The 2006 CWA Conference was held in Strontian, Lochaber in November 2006.
Banner Image: Strimmer squad at Cormonachan Woodlands
Photo credit: Cormonachan Woodlands Association