Historic Environment Resource Guide for Forest and Woodland Managers in Scotland

This resource guide has been designed as a route map to the information and advice available to forest and woodland managers in regard to the historic environment, primarily in support of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) Guidelines on Forests and Historic Environment.


IACS Explanatory Booklet

This booklet sets out the detailed rules of the IACS and how to fill in the SAF for the SFPS.


Identifying the Historic Environment in Scotland's Forests and Woodlands

This practice guide aims to help forestry and woodland managers when considering the archaeology and historic environment in their stewardship. It provides an accessible introduction to exploring 'archaeology in the field', illustrating and describing many of the more common archaeological features.


Impact of Woodland Creation on Farm Profitability

This study models the financial impacts of planting new woodlands on a proportion of agricultural land (25%) on three broad farm types; arable, improved grassland and unimproved grassland.


Impacts of Climate Change on Forestry in Scotland: A Synopsis of Spatial Modelling Research

This Research Note provides an initial synopsis of the likely impacts of climate change, with preliminary recommendations to support development of a climate change action plan for forestry in Scotland.


Implementing the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009: Briefing Note

This document provides an overview and summary of implementing the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.


Improvement Programme 2019 - 2024

Read about objectives for the Improvement Programme 2019-2024.


Improving Timber Transport Case Study: Annandale and Ae Timber Haulage Route

An improving timber transport case study on the Annandale and Ae timber haulage route.


Improving Timber Transport Case Study: Brenchoillie Road

An improving timber transport case study on the Brenchoillie Road timber haulage route.


Improving Timber Transport Case Study: Craik Forest

An improving timber transport case study on the Craik Forest timber haulage route.


Improving Timber Transport Case Study: Lorg Glen and the B729

An improving timber transport case study on the Lorg Glen and the B729 timber haulage route.


Improving Timber Transport Case Study: North West Mull Timber Haul Road

An improving timber transport case study on the North West Mull timber haulage route.