Join us for this informative webinar exploring how to manage significant change in the way land is owned, managed and used in ways that support both landowners and communities.

This webinar will be open with remarks from Emma Cooper, Head of Land Rights & Responsibilities at the Scottish Land Commission, followed by a presentation from Uwe Stoneman, Good Practice Adviser who will outline what ‘significant change’ means in the context of land in Scotland. Uwe will explore how associated risks can be managed effectively and how landowners can maximise opportunities through good practice.

We are also pleased to be joined by guest speaker Amanda Bryan, rural development consultant and lecturer at the Scottish School of Forestry, UHI Inverness. Drawing on her practical experience, Amanda will share insights into managing significant change on the ground and what it means for communities affected by transitions in land use or ownership.

Change in land management or ownership can be an opportunity for landowners and local communities, but it also carries risks. Poorly managed change can affect community viability, disrupt livelihoods, badly damage relationships that may have taken years or decades to build, and harm the reputation of the land owner or manager.

This webinar will explore how to:

Understand impacts of change on communities

Engage constructively with communities to manage this change

Identify ways to provide mutual benefits

If you have a role in shaping how land is used or cared for, this webinar will help you explore ways to manage change that strengthen relationships and support positive outcomes for communities.

Please be aware that the presentation element of this meeting is being recorded, including the chat and comments section. The video recording of that will be published on our YouTube channel. The chat function recording will be used for us to gather information on areas of interest in different areas of the country and will not be published anywhere. If you do not wish your image to be recorded, please ensure that your camera remains turned off. If you consent to your image being recorded and published as part of the meeting, please feel free to turn your camera on. Any questions or comments made in the chat box will show alongside your name. If you would like to get in touch regarding your data protection rights email info@landcommission.gov.scot. Our privacy notice can be found on our website at www.landcommission.gov.scot/privacy-policy. 

Managing significant change: Risks, responsibilities and opportunities