As part of the global fight to tackle climate change and nature loss, Scotland is increasing its woodland cover from the current 19% to 21% by 2032.Over the coming years …

Scottish Forestry is recruiting new staff in a number of different areas of work.  We spoke to Deborah, who works as our Geographic information Systems (GIS) Applications Manager, to get an idea …

Scottish Forestry has upgraded its website to provide an inclusive online and barrier-free experience for visitors. As part of the Agency’s diversity and inclusion strategy, website visitors now have access to …

Foresters are being urged to adapt their woodlands now to minimise the risks of climate change. Future-proofing Scotland’s forests and woodlands to be more resilient will ensure they continue to provide …

The world of carbon markets is complex and needs careful navigation to deliver woodland creation projects that make a reliable and credible contribution to climate change targets. In the last …

New measures are being introduced to the Woodland Carbon Code to ensure it remains the gold standard for verifying carbon credits associated with woodland planting schemes. There has been rapid …

Co-chomhairleachadh a’ tòiseachadh air Plana Gàidhlig Thòisich Coilltearachd na h-Alba air a co-chomhairleachadh mu dhreach Plana Gàidhlig 2022-27. ’S e adhbhar a’ cho-chomhairleachaidh sia-seachdainean beachdan a shireadh bho gach neach aig a …

Scotland's forests and woodlands have a huge role to play in creating a healthier society. Our woodlands are natural stress busters, great places to go and relax, or take exercise …

Scottish Forestry is increasing its Forestry Grant Scheme rates in the crofting counties to support the planting of new native woodlands. Small native woodlands deliver many benefits for biodiversity, the landscape …

The way public and private forestry organisations have worked together to manage the aftermath of the winter storms has been praised by Environment Minister Màiri McAllan. Very quickly after Storm Arwen …

Being a Conservator with Scottish Forestry is a busy but very rewarding job.  Cameron Maxwell, Perth and Argyll Conservator, has worked with Scottish Forestry for 20 years in a wide range …

Woodworkers are on the hunt for a grand ash tree that might have been brought down by the recent storms, or is due for imminent felling because of Ash Dieback. If …

Scottish Forestry and the forestry sector have pulled together “magnificently” to tackle the Felling Permissions that were needed after the winter storms. Felling Permissions, which are a legal requirement for windblow …