You can find all of our latest news releases and blogs in this section.
17.06.21
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 …
11.06.21
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 …
02.06.21
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 …
21.04.21
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 …
24.03.21
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 …
22.03.21
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 …
16.03.21
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 …
A new loan scheme aimed at supporting small scale woodland creation projects has been launched today by Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing. Under the Small Woodlands Loan Scheme, half of the …
11.03.21
A new online toolkit has been produced to help anyone in the forestry sector speak to young people about a rewarding career in the industry. The Working with Trees and Timber toolkit gives …
04.03.21
Four new students who are eager to start a career in the forest industries have taken their first steps up the ladder by joining Scottish Forestry. Each student will be continuing …
02.03.21
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has hailed the news that Scotland is on track to meet its yearly tree planting targets as a “remarkable achievement.” Despite the challenges of Covid, Scottish …
16.02.21
Local authorities and landowners across Scotland are being reminded to submit their proposals for timber transport projects to Scottish Forestry before the 22nd March deadline. Successful proposals will receive money from …
By continuing, we assume your permission to deploy cookies, as detailed in our Privacy and Cookies policies.