Welcome to the NEFIC homepage!

NEFIC aims to further the interests and cohesion of the forest and wood-related industry in North East Scotland by running events to facilitate innovation and collaboration. NEFIC also engages with the wider rural economy and the general public, mainly through its involvement in the Forestry Area of the Turriff Show.

NEFIC events are open to all. Feedback and suggestions for future meetings are welcomed.

See below for details of past and forthcoming events and contact information.

The NEFIC Steering Group members are as follows: 

Derek McDonald (Chair) Aberdeenshire Council
James Cordiner             Cordiners Sawmills Ltd
Jim Dewar                     Forestry Commission Scotland
Andrew Dickson            Andrew Dickson Forestry Services
Tony Hilton                   Cordiners Sawmills Ltd
Steven Hutcheon             Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Andrew Nicol                 Andrew Nicol Chartered Forester
James Rankin               Scottish Enterprise
Simon Williams             Dunecht Estates
Bob Wilson                   Scottish Woodlands
Matt Young                   Forestry Commission Scotland

Forthcoming events:

Scottish Enterprise Workshops - January - March 2010
Fully funded workshops for Growing Business and Start up Businesses covering wide range of trade and commerce topics. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE and pre-booking is essential. Call 01224 289752 or book online at www.bgateway.com/events.

February  2010 - TBC

For information about other forest industries-related events, see Forthcoming Events.