How to win: Tree Planting and Maintenance

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The University is looking to contract planting and maintenance for it's 3 woodland creation sites; Rullion Green – Flotterstone, Pentlands – 30-hectare site Drumbrae – Sherrifmuir Road, Bridge of Allan – 430-hectare site Barvick Burn Wood – Crieff, Perthshire – 431-hectare site The contract is estimated to begin in February 2027. The University is seeking to contract initial planting, beat-up planting and maintenance for 2 years, with the possibility to extend for 3 years (3 x 12 months).

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