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https://www.forestry.gov.scot/improving-your-woodland How to improve your woodland | Scottish Forestry Learn how to improve the way your woodlands are used by nature and society. An improved woodland is more likely to deliver a diverse range of benefits. woodland scottish forestryimprove https://www.forestry.gov.scot/prepare-storms Prepare for storms | Scottish Forestry The impacts of extreme wind exceeding speeds of 90 mph can be devastating. Learn how to deal with major windblow events. scottish forestrypreparestorms https://www.forestry.gov.scot/woodlands-all-engagement-programme Woods for all | Scottish Forestry Woods for All is increasing the opportunities for under-represented groups to access and enjoy the benefits of our woodlands and forests. scottish forestrywoods https://www.forestry.gov.scot/sheep-and-trees-initiative Sheep and Trees Initiative | Scottish Forestry The Sheep and Trees initiative combines funding for new woodlands and infrastructure to better integrate forests with existing sheep farming enterprises scottish forestrysheeptreesinitiative https://www.forestry.gov.scot/felling-permission-ash-dieback Felling permission for ash dieback | Scottish Forestry This guidance explains when a felling permission is and isn’t required for dealing with trees infected with ash dieback in Scotland. felling permissionscottish forestryashdieback https://www.forestry.gov.scot/how-we-make-decisions How we make decisions | Scottish Forestry Understand how we score and assess your grant application before you submit it. make decisionsscottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/why-do-we-fell-trees Why do we fell trees | Scottish Forestry Trees are felled for different reasons including safety, land management, and disease. Unless exempt, you must apply to Scottish Forestry to fell trees. trees scottish forestryfell https://www.forestry.gov.scot/environmental-impact-assessment-eia-register Environmental Impact Assessment register | Scottish Forestry The EIA register for The Forestry (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 shows info about decisions that we make during the EIA process. impact assessment registerscottish forestryenvironmental https://www.forestry.gov.scot/woods-and-around-towns Woods In and Around Towns | Scottish Forestry Our Woods In and Around Towns programme tackles the barriers people face to visiting and using woods in urban and peri-urban areas. scottish forestrywoodsaroundtowns https://www.forestry.gov.scot/harvesting-and-processing-grant Harvesting and processing grant | Scottish Forestry This grant supports the purchase of specialised equipment for tree nurseries and timber harvesting and processing. grant scottish forestryharvestingprocessing https://www.forestry.gov.scot/costs-farm-woodlands Costs of farm woodlands | Scottish Forestry The costs of creating and managing woodlands vary. Your objectives, scheme size and location, tree species and the required protection can all impact costs. woodlands scottish forestrycostsfarm https://www.forestry.gov.scot/apply-fell-trees How to apply to fell trees | Scottish Forestry You must apply for felling permission if you wish to fell a tree, unless the felling is exempt. There are several ways to apply for a Felling Permission. trees scottish forestryapplyfell https://www.forestry.gov.scot/timber-transport Timber transport | Scottish Forestry We are committed to supporting timber haulage best practice and taking part in projects which minimise the environmental and social impact of timber miles. timber transportscottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/habitats-regulations-appraisal-hra Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) | Scottish Forestry We must consider whether any proposed forestry plan or project will have a significant effect on a European site before we give authorisation. scottish forestryhabitatsregulationsappraisalhra https://www.forestry.gov.scot/open-data-hub Open Data Hub | Scottish Forestry Our Open Data Hub allows you to view, query and download a wide variety of geospatial data used within Geographic Information Systems (GIS). open data hubscottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/publications/all Publications | Scottish Forestry scottish forestrypublications https://www.forestry.gov.scot/sustainable-management-forests-grant Sustainable management of forests grant | Scottish Forestry This grant category focuses on support to boost sustainable management of existing woodlands. grant scottish forestrysustainable managementforests https://www.forestry.gov.scot/land-information-search Land Information Search | Scottish Forestry The Land Information Search lets you explore and identify landscape features that need to be considered when applying for grant funding or felling permission. land informationscottish forestrysearch https://www.forestry.gov.scot/managing-woodlands-combat-climate-change Managing woodlands for climate change | Scottish Forestry Forestry has a key role in reducing the rate and impact of climate change. Including removing carbon from the atmosphere and locking it up in growing trees. climate changescottish forestrymanagingwoodlands https://www.forestry.gov.scot/data-privacy-notice Privacy notice | Scottish Forestry We gather and process data, including personal information, to carry out our legal and statutory obligations. privacy noticescottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/maintaining-public-access Maintaining public access | Scottish Forestry In Scotland, the public have a legal right to access various types of land, such as forests, for leisure activities. This includes forests. public accessscottish forestrymaintaining https://www.forestry.gov.scot/funding-timber-transport-scheme Funding for Timber Transport applications | Scottish Forestry Our Preparatory Project Grant helps with the initial planning, negotiations and costing work needed to apply for the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme (STTS). timber transportscottish forestryfundingapplications https://www.forestry.gov.scot/wildlife-and-forest-operations Wildlife and forest operations | Scottish Forestry Forest and woodlands of all kinds – including those that produce timber – support many species. It is essential to protect wildlife with timber production. scottish forestrywildlifeoperations https://www.forestry.gov.scot/integrating-trees-network The Integrating Trees Network | Scottish Forestry The Integrating Trees Network (ITN) is a farmer-led initiative which aims to encourage more farmers and crofters to plant trees. scottish forestryintegratingtreesnetwork https://www.forestry.gov.scot/importance-tree-health How tree health is protected in Scotland | Scottish Forestry The Scottish Forestry Tree Health Team is responsible for tree health policy and surveillance for trees and timber in Scotland. tree healthscotland scottishprotectedforestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/prevent-wildfires Prevent wildfires | Scottish Forestry Wildfires can have devastating impacts for people, property, and the environment. Good forest planning can be used to reduce the risk and impact of fire. prevent wildfiresscottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/scotlands-historic-environment Scotland’s historic environment | Scottish Forestry An integral part of Scotland's story is the history of the country's woodlands, and their relationship with Scotland’s people. historic environmentscottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/managing-woodlands-biodiversity How we support biodiversity | Scottish Forestry Biodiversity is the diversity and variability of life on earth. It encompasses all of life’s genetic diversity, astonishing ecosystems and ecological processes. scottish forestrysupportbiodiversity https://www.forestry.gov.scot/responsibilities-managing-woodland Responsibilities of managing a woodland | Scottish Forestry In Scotland, managing a woodland involves several key responsibilities to ensure sustainability and compliance with regulations. woodland scottish forestryresponsibilitiesmanaging https://www.forestry.gov.scot/managing-deer Managing deer | Scottish Forestry Managing deer is a crucial aspect of woodland management due to the impacts they can have on the environment, trees, biodiversity, and health and safety. scottish forestrymanagingdeer https://www.forestry.gov.scot/andrew-adamson-netherurd-home-farm Andrew Adamson - Netherurd Home Farm | Scottish Forestry Andrew Adamson is a 4th generation farmer at Netherurd Home Farm, near West Linton. Integrating woodland has brought many benefits to the Adamson family. scottish forestryandrewadamsonfarm https://www.forestry.gov.scot/scottish-forestry-and-statutory-consultees-joint-working-agreement Consultees Joint Working Agreement | Scottish Forestry This agreement explains how Scottish Forestry and their Statutory Consultees work together in creating and managing Scotland’s woodlands. joint workingscottish forestryagreement https://www.forestry.gov.scot/community-fund Community Fund | Scottish Forestry Our Community Fund supports communities to use, manage and own woods and forests. community fundscottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/report-pest-or-disease Report pests and disease | Scottish Forestry Keep your shoes, equipment, pets, bikes, and vehicles clean to prevent the spread of tree pests and diseases. Report any suspected symptoms to TreeAlert. scottish forestryreportpestsdisease https://www.forestry.gov.scot/modern-slavery Modern slavery | Scottish Forestry We're committed to ensuring that there's no form of modern slavery within our organisation, the activities funded by our grant giving, or our supply chains. modern slaveryscottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/do-i-need-consent-plant-woodlands Permissions for woodland creation | Scottish Forestry In Scotland, you must seek permission for many woodland creation proposals. Check when and how applications should seek approval. woodland creationscottish forestrypermissions https://www.forestry.gov.scot/non-native-species-and-forestry Managing non-native species | Scottish Forestry Non-native species are plants and animals that have moved beyond their native range through human activity. Some of these species can cause serious problems. non native speciesscottish forestrymanaging https://www.forestry.gov.scot/cookies Cookies | Scottish Forestry We use cookies to track how you use this website. This helps us to improve your site experience. cookies scottishforestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/woodland-expansion-advisory-group-weag Woodland expansion and agricultural land | Scottish Forestry In Scotland there are competing demands for the use of land. Read about Scotland’s approach to integrating woodland expansion and agriculture. agricultural landscottish forestrywoodlandexpansion https://www.forestry.gov.scot/tree-health-grant Tree health grant | Scottish Forestry This tree health grant provides support to prevent the spread of Phytophthora ramorum (P. ramorum) - a highly destructive, algae-like organism. grant scottish forestrytree health https://www.forestry.gov.scot/legislation-tree-health Legislation for tree health | Scottish Forestry Tree health is regulated under plant health legislation. This is required and implemented to promote safe trade and protect the environment. tree healthscottish forestrylegislation https://www.forestry.gov.scot/small-woodland-loan-scheme Small woodland loan scheme (SWLS) | Scottish Forestry The Small Woodland Loan Scheme (SWLS) can help you with the creation of new, small woodlands before you get financial support via the Forestry Grant Scheme. loan schemescottish forestrysmallwoodland https://www.forestry.gov.scot/managing-storm-damaged-trees Managing storm damaged trees | Scottish Forestry What needs to be considered when assessing, harvesting and replacing woodland that has been damaged by storms? storm damaged treesscottish forestrymanaging https://www.forestry.gov.scot/woodland-creation-application-process The woodland creation application process | Scottish Forestry Thinking of planting a wood? When you decide to create a woodland, it can be hard to know where to start. We can help you navigate the process. woodland creationapplication processscottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/prevent-pests-and-diseases Prevent pests and diseases | Scottish Forestry Tree pests and pathogens are a major threat to our forests. Tree professionals, landowners and managers have an important role to play in preventing them. scottish forestrypreventpestsdiseases https://www.forestry.gov.scot/about About | Scottish Forestry Learn how Scottish Forestry works and about our mission to increase woodland creation across Scotland. scottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/woodlands-learning Woodlands for learning | Scottish Forestry We work with education professionals to promote the use and benefits of teaching outdoors – particularly in woods and forests. scottish forestrywoodlandslearning https://www.forestry.gov.scot/managing-water Managing water | Scottish Forestry Well-managed forest and woodland provide many benefits for the water environment, but we need to ensure effective management to mitigate potential impacts. managing waterscottish forestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/scottish-forestry-map-viewer Scottish Forestry Map Viewer | Scottish Forestry Map Viewer allows you to explore information relating to our work. Such as areas benefiting from grant funding and approved forestry activities in your area. scottish forestrymap viewer https://www.forestry.gov.scot/managing-soil-0 Managing soil | Scottish Forestry Healthy soils are fundamental to the forest ecosystem. The right soil conditions are essential to allow trees to grow. Soils need protecting. scottish forestrymanagingsoil https://www.forestry.gov.scot/biodiversity-productive-forests Biodiversity in productive forests | Scottish Forestry Many bird and mammal species are very apparent in productive forests. And, for some species these forests are important. scottish forestrybiodiversityproductiveforests https://www.forestry.gov.scot/report-illegal-felling Reporting a suspected unauthorised felling | Scottish Forestry If you are concerned a tree has been felled without permission, you can report it to us as a suspected unauthorised felling. We will then investigate further. scottish forestryreportingsuspectedunauthorisedfelling https://www.forestry.gov.scot/scotlands-native-woodlands Scotland’s native Woodlands | Scottish Forestry Our native woodlands are one of the most characteristic elements of the Scottish landscape. We are actively working to protect and expand native woodlands. woodlands scottish forestrynative https://www.scottishforestrytrust.org.uk/sitemap Sitemap | Scottish Forestry Trust scottish forestrysitemaptrust https://www.forestry.gov.scot/what-goes-managing-woodland What goes in to managing a woodland? | Scottish Forestry Find out about your obligations in managing forests and woods. Learn about the principles of sustainable forest management. woodland scottish forestrygoesmanaging https://www.forestry.gov.scot/register-woodland-creation-and-felling-permissions Register of woodland creation and felling | Scottish Forestry You can leave a comment on any open woodland creation or felling application via our 'public register' for woodland creation and felling permission... woodland creationscottish forestryregisterfelling https://www.forestry.gov.scot/felling-permission-for-wind-blow Felling permission for windblown trees | Scottish Forestry You require a felling permission to clear windblown trees in Scotland. trees scottish forestryfelling permissionwindblown https://www.forestry.gov.scot/accessibility Accessibility | Scottish Forestry We've worked with a dedicated digital agency to ensure your website experience is optimised. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. accessibility scottishforestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/events Events | Scottish Forestry Explore the latest forestry related events. scottish forestryevents https://www.forestry.gov.scot/community-woodlands Community woodlands | Scottish Forestry Interested in finding out more about community woodlands, what they are and how to set up and manage one? Find out where you can get advice and support. woodlands scottish forestrycommunity https://www.forestry.gov.scot/felling-permission-exemptions-utilities-and-infrastructure Felling permission exemptions | Scottish Forestry Storm Arwen had an enormous impact on Scotland. We want to support those responsible for maintaining key infrastructure. felling permissionscottish forestryexemptions https://www.forestry.gov.scot/forest-habitat-networks Forest habitat networks | Scottish Forestry Many of Scotland's woods are small and fragmented. Forest habitat networks link woodlands, old and new, to form a more continuous woodland cover. scottish forestryhabitatnetworks https://www.forestry.gov.scot/agroforestry-grant Agroforestry grant | Scottish Forestry Agroforestry is a land-use system that integrates trees into farming. This grant supports creation of small-scale woodlands on grazing pasture or arable land. grant scottish forestryagroforestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/required-mapping-standards Required mapping standards | Scottish Forestry Use an up-to-date, good quality map for felling permission applications. This could be an original Ordnance Survey (OS) map, or a map of a similar standard. scottish forestryrequiredmappingstandards https://www.forestry.gov.scot/available-funding-and-support Available funding and support | Scottish Forestry The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) offers financial support for the creation of new woodland and the sustainable management of existing woodland. available fundingsupport scottishforestry https://www.forestry.gov.scot/what-support-can-i-get Planting trees - how we can help | Scottish Forestry At Scottish Forestry we support and promote the planting of trees to establish woodlands through a variety of grants and initiatives. planting treesscottish forestryhelp https://www.forestry.gov.scot/equality-and-diversity Equality and diversity | Scottish Forestry We are committed to our employees, ensuring that their working environment is one where they can bring their whole self to work and have a sense of belonging. scottish forestryequalitydiversity https://www.forestry.gov.scot/news-stories News, blogs and stories | Scottish Forestry Read the latest news, blogs and stories from Scottish Forestry. news blogsscottish forestrystories https://www.forestry.gov.scot/getting-started-farm-woodlands Getting started with farm woodlands | Scottish Forestry Planting trees on farms and crofts can increase productivity, use unproductive land, benefit your business and help meet biodiversity and climate objectives. woodlands scottish forestrygetting startedfarm https://www.forestry.gov.scot/forestry-and-land-management-act Forestry and land management act | Scottish Forestry The Forest and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 is the principle piece of legislation that governs forestry in Scotland. land managementforestryactscottish https://www.forestry.gov.scot/forestry-cooperation-grant Forestry cooperation grants | Scottish Forestry This grant aims to encourage landscape-scale collaborative projects between two or more landowners. It can support project facilitation and co-ordination. forestrycooperationgrantsscottish https://www.forestry.gov.scot/news/why-trees-mean-good-business-farmers Forestry grants for farmers | Scottish Forestry There are plenty of reasons to consider trees for your farm or croft. Find out how you can reap the benefits of growing trees and boost your business. forestry grantsfarmersscottish https://www.forestry.gov.scot/economic-contribution-forestry Economic contribution of forestry | Scottish Forestry Forestry is a substantial part of the Scottish economy. Forestry sectors now contribute £1.1 billion Gross Value Added (GVA) to Scotland's economy every year. economic contributionforestryscottish https://www.forestry.gov.scot/publications/technical-note-preparing-forestry-and-woodland-strategy Forestry and Woodland Strategies | Scottish Forestry A technical note for Planning Authority staff who are writing or updating a Forestry and Woodland Strategy. forestrywoodlandstrategiesscottish https://www.forestry.gov.scot/ Forestry policy, support and regulations | Scottish Forestry We are the Scottish Government agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations. policy supportforestryregulationsscottish