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The Tree Seed Collection Project is delivered in partnership with Woodland Trust Scotland and our work additionally supports the restoration of ancient Scottish Rainforest, native woodlands, and the establishing of Woodland Crofts across the west of Scotland and the Islands.

The Tree Seed Collection project is funded by Woodland Trust Scotland, thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery and other supporters; and by supporters of the Trees for Life Wild Seed Appeal, along with the BrITE Foundation and Clean Planet Foundation and Ella’s Kitchen.

Be part of improving native tree supply in Scotland

This role will support the Project Officer who has the responsibility of coordinating volunteers and the collection of tree seed from target species and geographical areas in Scotland (including the west coast, islands and Affric Highlands area) in order to address native tree shortages and support Woodland Trust Scotland, Trees for Life and other partners with a seed supply of local provenance trees.

What you will do in a typical day:
Support the Project Officer with volunteer event coordination and other admin tasks
Support the creating of content/photos for social media posts with the Project Officer
Triage and coordinate the onward journey of tree seeds collected by volunteers
Administration and data management of tree seed batches sent by volunteers
Participate in partnership events and engagement activities
Support the Project Office with landowner permissions for tree seed collection.
Participate with volunteers at tree seed collection activities in the west and north of Scotland where required

Application Deadline: Sunday 25/05/2025