Safeguarding Scotland’s forests and woodlands is the top priority for James Nott, who has taken up his new role as Head of Tree Health with Scottish Forestry. Heading up a team …

The work to improve access and boost community involvement in Castlemilk Park’s woodlands has been praised by Environment Minister Màiri McAllan. The urban woodlands have been used extensively by local people …

A new public opinion survey shows strong public backing for the Scottish Government’s support of forestry and its ability to deliver a range of environmental, economic and social benefits. The survey …

New guidance issued by Scottish Forestry will require the use of less disruptive techniques when preparing the ground for woodland creation. A key measure to be introduced this October will reduce …

A new updated action plan for Phytophthora Ramorum in Scotland has been published by Scottish Forestry. The plan, which has been developed with help from the forestry sector, now emphasises a …

Figures published today show that despite the impact of Covid-19, Scotland’s woodland creation continued at pace with around 89% of the 12,000 hectares target being achieved.     Last year, 10,660 hectares …

Two free online events are being organised in June to help farmers decide if tree planting is a good fit for their business. Under the Integrating Trees Network, farmers will …

Projects which will improve Scotland’s timber transport infrastructure have been awarded £7 million from the Scottish Government. Work to upgrade fragile rural roads, the creation of new forest haulage routes, passing …

Scotland has a rich history of small businesses and community initiatives working hard to get the best out of their local woodland resource.These dynamic small scale enterprises deliver significant ecological …

Farmers and land managers in the central belt who are thinking of planting trees but are not sure where to begin, are being offered free help from Scottish Forestry. As part …

A project which could move over 500,000 tonnes of timber out of Rannoch Forest by rail has taken a major step forward. A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed …

Tree nurseries and small forestry businesses are set to benefit from £1.5 million funding so that they can gear up and join in the national effort to plant more trees …

Timber transport projects which help minimise the impacts of timber lorries on Scotland’s rural road network are set to share in a £7 million boost. The cash injection, which has recently …