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19.06.24
Official statistics published today (20 June) have revealed that Scotland has created the highest number of new woodland for 34 years. The figures also show that nearly 75% of all new …
31.05.24
Farmers and land managers in the central belt, who are thinking of planting trees but don’t know where to begin, are now being offered free woodland assessments from Scottish Forestry. The …
29.05.24
The Rottal Estate in Angus is inviting farmers and other land managers to see how they have integrated trees into their business for the benefit of the environment and productivity. Dee …
17.05.24
David Hay, who has lived with his family in Fochabers for nearly 40 years, has recently been awarded a prestigious Fellowship from the Institute of Chartered Foresters. The award is given …
15.05.24
Nine new projects which will improve timber transport in Scotland are to be funded by Scottish Forestry. £800,000 has been allocated to the projects which include upgrades to existing fragile rural …
22.04.24
There’s no doubt that it is becoming more of a challenge to protect our forests and woodlands from a growing range of tree pests and diseases. There’s plenty of top …
10.04.24
Scottish Forestry is urging the forest industries to be their extra pair of eyes and familiarise themselves with symptoms of the eight toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus). The call …
04.04.24
Dr Helen McKay OBE has been re-appointed as Chief Forester for Scotland. Holding the post for the last four years, Dr McKay will continue to provide technical and professional advice to …
21.03.24
We're celebrating International Day of Forests 2024! This year’s theme is all about Forests and Innovation and Scottish Forestry is playing its part in driving forward the use of innovative technology …
21.02.24
Tha Coilltearachd na h-Alba air a’ chiad Phlana Gàidhlig riamh aca fhoillseachadh, a’ nochdadh a dealais agus taic dhan chànan dhùthchasach. Chaidh am plana ùr fhoillseachadh às dèidh co-chomhairle anns an …
15.02.24
Scottish Forestry is investing £2 million towards timber transport projects across Scotland. The funding will help decarbonise the forestry sector and reduce the impacts of timber lorries on communities and the …
07.02.24
Scottish Forestry has been working closely with the Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland governments to bring in measures which will reduce the risks posed by the great spruce bark …
06.02.24
In a move to give woodland owners every opportunity to create more woodland this year, Scottish Forestry is to extend the deadline for grant claims. In order to maximise the use …
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