Forestry and woodlands

NatureScot has published an evaluation of the Improving Public Access (IPA) scheme.

The aim of the scheme was to improve links and connectivity, path conditions and barrier-free access in rural Scotland, alongside the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) and as part of Scotland’s Rural Development Programme (SRDP). 

The Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS) has received its 1000th enquiry.

Wild Strathfillan, a new ambitious nature restoration initiative in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, has become one of seven delivery projects in Scotland to receive a generous and substantial funding boost to the value of £1.1 million thanks to the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

Galloway has been confirmed as the proposed location for Scotland’s next National Park with a further investigation to be carried out on its suitability.

Here's your chance to join the dynamic team at Scotland’s Finest Woods – promoting the best of woodland and forestry across the country, from school nursery and community woods to agroforestry and quality timber production!

A new strategic approach for Scotland’s rainforest aims to improve its condition and health so that it can regenerate and expand, whilst providing benefit to communities.

The UK’s largest woodland conservation charity has given away a mind-boggling 15m saplings through its ever-popular free trees scheme since it started in 2010 – that’s an average of more than a million trees a year.

And with applications for the autumn delivery window closing next month, the Trust is urging people to take advantage of the “no-catch” scheme and help tackle the climate and nature crisis.