NEW FUNDING FOR WOODLAND CREATION ADVICE
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The Scottish Government has recently introduced access funding to give landowners advice on woodland creation opportunities. Scottish farmers and crofters can now apply for up to £1,000 of funding through the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) to enlist the help of a specialist adviser to help with woodland creation.
The adviser will work with the land manager to add value to underproductive land by reviewing farm-specific opportunities and financial incentives available to create or manage woodland. This may include identifying the most suitable grants and assistance packages that farmers and crofters can use to optimise the use and value of their land. Previously the cost of this initial advice had been borne by the landowner.
Dr Ben Lennon, Senior Forester at Bowlts, is a registered Specialist Advisor with the Farm Advisory Service and able to provide advice on woodland creation, carbon trading and grant funding opportunities. Bowlts have completed many successful woodland creation schemes across Scotland and welcome enquiries from clients old and new.
For more information contact Ben on 07717 227682 or email ben@bowlts.com.
DUART
KINLOCHEWE, ACHNASHEEN, ROSS-SHIRE
A three bedroom house in move-in condition which benefits from electric heating, a solid fuel stove and double glazing. The property is served with mains electricity and water and sewerage is via a public main.
The property lies within grounds extending to approximately 0.13 ha (0.32 acres) or thereby.
The grounds include a tarred drive, an area laid down to grass and a spacious log cabin. The cabin extends to 5.08m x 3.88m internally, is fitted with felt roof, double glazed windows, uPVC guttering and an electricity supply. It is currently used as a workshop/studio but may be suitable for conversion to other uses, subject to planning.
Offers are invited in excess of £240,000.
This house (Lot 1) is part of three lots on offer, which can be acquired individually or as a whole. The second lot comprises of a residential development plot with Planning Permission in Principle and the third lot offers a short-term croft let. For more information, please download the schedule below.
RURAL PRACTICE CHARTERED SURVEYOR AND TRAINEE CHARTERED SURVEYOR POSITIONS
Due to an increasing workload, we are looking to expand our rural practice department. Our office is based at Pluscarden, near Elgin, Moray. We currently have a staff of 15 and our core activity is property consultancy and rural estate management.
We are currently accepting applications for both a Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor as well as a Trainee Chartered Surveyor.
The successful applicants will join our rural practice team, which consists of four fully qualified land agents. Both positions are full-time, working Monday to Friday, and salary will be negotiable depending on experience.
If you would like to apply for either position, please email your CV and covering letter to mandy@bowlts.com.
PROPERTY MANAGER
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Property Manager, to assist with all aspects of our Property Lettings and Sales Department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of our let property portfolio. Applicants must have previous experience in the management of residential properties, together with a good understanding of current legislation regarding let properties and the PRT.
A current driving licence and use of a car would be essential for this role.
The hours for this position are negotiable.
If you would like to apply for any of the above positions, please email your CV and covering letter to mail@bowlts.com.
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