You can find all of our latest news releases and blogs in this section.
23.12.21
Forestry and local authority organisations from the north east of Scotland have come together to plan the recovery operation of trees felled by Storm Arwen. Satellite data has shown that Storm …
13.12.21
Scottish Forestry is working with Confor and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) to fully assess the impact that Storm Arwen has had on the country’s forests and woodlands. Meetings have already …
08.12.21
Woodland managers and landowners around Loch Carron and the north of Kyle of Lochalsh are being advised on new measures affecting the movement of timber. The new restrictions have been …
02.12.21
A new study published today reveals that visits to woodlands for recreation could save around £26 million a year in treating mental ill-health in Scotland. The study also estimates that …
30.11.21
Environment Minister, Màiri McAllan, today welcomed the news that a £550,000 Scottish Government research investment has delivered a pest management solution that could have global implications for forest management, the …
26.11.21
Woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to be vigilant following the discovery of P. pluvialis near Loch Carron in the north west of Scotland. Following …
19.11.21
Following DEFRA confirmation of the tree disease, P. pluvialis in Cumbria, England today (19 November), Scottish Forestry is to commence targeted inspections in Scotland as a precautionary measure. The fungus like …
01.11.21
Scotland’s ambitious woodland creation targets, which will see 36 million new trees planted each year, are key to tackling climate change and nature loss, says Environment Minister Màiri McAllan. Speaking ahead …
11.10.21
Scottish Forestry has approved a grant of £15,386 towards the purchase of a new electric sawmill by the Knoydart Forest Trust. This funding will enable the Trust to more than double …
01.10.21
A new woodland in Dumfriesshire will help strengthen a farming business, whilst also contributing towards Scotland’s climate change targets and boosting biodiversity. Scottish Forestry has just agreed £240,000 funding towards the …
30.09.21
All 151 primary schools of Glasgow will help rewild a 13-hectare site on the run up to the UN Climate Summit. The children of Glasgow will transform this site into …
21.09.21
Neil Murray has taken up a leading role within Scottish Forestry as Conservator for the south of Scotland. In his new role, he will be leading the south Scotland team in …
08.09.21
Farmers and their advisors are invited to a free “walk and talk” event this October (5th) to find out how integrating trees can boost a farming business. The free half-day event …
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