Rural Economy and Tourism Secretary, Fergus Ewing, has welcomed a new report that shows that Scotland has more native woodland than previously reported. Published as official statistics by the National Forest …

Rural Economy & Tourism Minister, Fergus Ewing, has reminded local authorities and land owners that they could miss out on funding support for Timber Transport projects if they don’t get application …

Scottish Forestry (SF) has launched a new web portal that provides access to a huge volume of information that will be helpful to foresters, land managers, developers, teachers, students, researchers …

Anyone with an interest in the policy, support and regulation that underpins forestry in Scotland, is being invited to help shape Scottish Forestry’s (SF) first draft Corporate Plan. The draft sets …

Scottish Forestry has announced that its new Chief Executive is to be Dr David Signorini. Currently Deputy Director in the Scottish Government’s Housing and Social Justice Directorate and Head of the …

As part of events to mark the centenary of public forestry in Scotland, Glasgow’s Pollok Park will early next year see a commemorative planting of trees in honour of the …

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)’s acclaimed  programme that offers support to people with mental health issues is set to continue across Argyll and Bute over the …

Anyone thinking about planting woodlands but who doesn’t know where to begin can take advantage of some expert advice thanks to Scottish Forestry’s Grampian Conservancy team. A limited number of FREE …

Landowners across Central Scotland are being invited to an event next month (8 Oct) to explore opportunities for woodland creation that will help maximise business productivity. Delivered by Soil Association Scotland …

Rural Economy Secretary, Fergus Ewing, today announced the formation of a stakeholder reference group to advise on an implementation plan for Scotland’s Forestry Strategy. The group, consisting of a range of …

Increasing the levels of community, social and environmental benefit will be the main gain from £6.6 million of Scottish Government funding for projects that minimise the impact of timber lorries …

Farmers attending the Biggar Show are encouraged to find out about grants to help cover the cost of woodland creation on their land. Scottish Forestry will be on site at the …

An award winning Highland croft is at the forefront of the UK effort to combat the global climate emergency. The 60ha Lynbreck Croft, which is managed by Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer …