Overview of the Woodland Creation Summit - 12 December 2023

The Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary responsible for forestry recently hosted a Woodland Creation Summit at Battleby Conference Centre, Perth and Kinross, on 12th December.

Delegates from a wide range of companies and organisations directly involved in supporting the delivery of woodland creation projects were invited.

This document provides an overview of the summit, including attendees and points of discussion.


PFA Action Plan

Plan for the West of Scotland conifer bark beetle pest free area (February 2024).


Phytophthora pluvialis - signed Scottish Notice 2021

The Plant Health (Phytophthora pluvialis) (Scotland Demarcated Area No. 1) Notice.


Phytophthora ramorum disease biosecurity poster for forestry workers

Biosecurity signage for use on sites served with a Statutory Plant Health Notice for Phytophthora ramorum disease on larch (A3).


Phytophthora ramorum disease biosecurity poster for forestry workers

Biosecurity signage for use on sites served with a Statutory Plant Health Notice for Phytophthora ramorum disease on larch. (A4)


Phytophthora ramorum disease biosecurity poster for the public

Biosecurity signage for use on or near sites served with a Statutory Plant Health Notice for Phytophthora ramorum disease on larch (A3)


Phytophthora ramorum disease biosecurity poster for the public

Biosecurity signage for use on or near sites served with a Statutory Plant Health Notice for Phytophthora ramorum disease on larch (A4).


Phytophthora ramorum outbreak map - updated March 2024

Scottish Forestry update map of Statutory Plant Health Notices (SPHNs) served for Phytophthora ramorum on larch sites in woodland settings. 

Map updated 28 March 2024.