A number of new actions, to support the ongoing delivery of Scotland’s Forestry Strategy, will ensure forests and woodlands continue to deliver benefits for communities, the environment and the economy. Over …

Figures released today show that Scotland has achieved nearly 80% of the yearly woodland creation target, despite the main planting season being badly affected by a run of winter storms …

A woodland conservation project in the Cairngorms will use natural regeneration to boost biodiversity, whilst expanding and revitalising the area’s native woodlands. Around 1,425 hectares of new native woodland, consisting of …

Krzysztof is one of our GIS Officers. He enjoys learning about new mapping technologies and thinks one of the best things about working for Scottish Forestry is the staff. If you …

Two events are being held to help farmers and crofters decide if tree planting is right for their business. Under the Integrating Trees Network, host farmers will speak about their own …

Projects which will improve Scotland’s timber transport infrastructure, benefit rural communities and help to decarbonise the forestry sector, have been awarded over £7 million from the Scottish Government.  Work to upgrade …

A new Scottish Junior Forester Award has been launched today with the aim of giving children and young people an insight into a career in forestry. Aimed at 4-14 year olds …

The Woodland Officer role is right at the heart of supporting the growth of woodlands in Scotland.  We speak to Heather, who is one of our Woodland Officers covering Perth & …

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 …