(Tree Seed Collection) Project Assistant
Trees for Life
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
Fixed Term until 31 May 2026
About Trees for Life
The Trees for Life vision is of a revitalised wild forest in the Scottish Highlands, providing space for wildlife to flourish and communities to thrive.
The Trees for Life mission is to rewild the Scottish Highlands by enabling the restoration of the globally unique Caledonian Forest which once covered much of Scotland. Integral to our success is the involvement of people.
The Trees for Life vision is of a revitalised wild forest in the Scottish Highlands, providing space for wildlife to flourish and communities to thrive. The Trees for Life mission is to rewild the Scottish Highlands by enabling the restoration of the globally unique Caledonian Forest which once covered much of Scotland. Integral to our success is the involvement of people.
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