Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2012 - Schools
Now open for entry!
Scotland's Finest Woods (SFW) and the Forest Education Initiative (FEI) have teamed up to run an annual Schools Award in Scotland.
The Award is to encourage and reward schools that increase young people's understanding and appreciation of the environmental, social and economic potential of trees, woodlands and forests and of the link between trees and everyday wood-based products.
Who can enter?
Entry is open to nursery, primary, secondary and special schools.
What sort of project is eligible?
Entries can be practical or desk projects involving forestry, woodlands or trees.
Here are some examples of projects that you might want to enter:
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A programme of learning in a woodland or forest environment such as a Forest School or in a forest industry setting
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A classroom-based study of woods and forests or the forest industry
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Practical tree planting or woodland improvement projects in school grounds or in the local community.
Schools are not required to start something new if they are already working on a forestry or tree-related project.
Prizes
There is a cash prize of £500 for the winning school and the second prize is £250. Each school will also receive a wooden display plaque recording their achievement and a special Tree Pack containing trees for planting or tree growing kits.
The winning school will be presented with their prizes on Friday, 22nd June 2012 at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston. Additional presentations can be made at schools or on site so that all those involved can join the celebrations.
How to enter
Simply complete an entry form and include any examples of pupils' work such as photographs or videos to support your entry.
The deadline for entries is 31st March 2012
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