Who wins and who loses when we decide how Scotland’s land is used?

The South of Scotland faces a complex balancing task: how to make the most of its rich natural capital while addressing population change and supporting thriving local communities. The panel will consider how place-based initiatives can deliver net zero, what stands in the way of land becoming a true driver of economic and social change, and what does fairness look like when weighing up opportunities for people, the economy, and nature. At a pivotal political moment, this event draws insights from expertise and lived experience to ask: how can land use decisions shape a fairer, more resilient South of Scotland?

Format

• Panel discussion with questions from audience

Chair

• Roger Crofts FRSE

Speakers

• Helen Keron, GCAT
• Roddy Fairlie, Glencairn Land and Woods Trust
• McNabb Laurie, Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands

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• This event is suitable for age 16+
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