Explore more than 20 years of woodland history research and discussion
The Woodland History Conference Proceedings provide a unique archive of papers exploring the history, archaeology, ecology and management of woodlands across Scotland and beyond.
Covering conferences held between 1996 and 2019, these publications bring together contributions from leading historians, ecologists, foresters, archaeologists and researchers. They offer valuable insights into how our native woodlands have evolved over centuries and how their history continues to inform woodland management and conservation today.
Whether you are researching a specific topic, looking for historical context, or simply interested in the rich story of Scotland’s woodlands, we hope you enjoy exploring this collection.
About the Proceedings
- 1996-2007 Conferences organised by the Scottish Woodland History Discussion Group
- 2007-2019 Conferences organised by the Native Woodlands Discussion Group (NWDG)
These proceedings reflect the breadth of expertise and lively discussion that has characterised the group for many years.
Browse the Archive
Click on any conference title below to open the proceedings as a downloadable PDF.
Each volume contains a collection of peer contributions covering subjects such as:
- Woodland archaeology
- Historic woodland management
- Ancient and veteran trees
- Landscape history
- Traditional woodland industries
- Woodland conservation
- Cultural connections with native woodlands
We hope these publications continue to inspire research, discussion and a deeper appreciation of Scotland’s woodland heritage.
Copyright and Use
The opinions expressed within these proceedings are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor, the Native Woodlands Discussion Group or the organisations with which the authors are or were affiliated.
Copyright for all text, photographs and illustrations remains jointly with the Native Woodlands Discussion Group and the individual authors. If you wish to reproduce any material, please contact the relevant author(s) to obtain permission before reuse.