The potenial of non-timber forest products as income generators for foresters and land managers will be the focus for a seminar held by the Institute of Chartered Foresters in association with the Scottish Forest Industries Cluster.

Applications to be discussed include use of timber residue left at harvesting sites as bio-fuels for power plants and for ingredients in cosmetic products. For details of the seminar, to be held at New Lanark Mill Hotel, New Lanark, Scotland on May 13, contact Neville Elstone on 0131 225 2705.