Support for woodland owners

With the impending storm season approaching, Scottish Forestry have highlighted its guidance about managing storm damaged trees to owners of small woodlands.

The resource provides advice and information on what needs to be considered when assessing, harvesting and replacing woodland that has been damaged by storms. It's aimed at owners of small woodlands and those who may have limited experience with dealing with windblown trees. 

The guidance covers aspects of managing storm damaged trees, including:

• Safety
• Reporting
• Regulations, including felling permissions and licenses
• Identify markets
• Woodland certification and quality assured timber
• Timber transport
• Restocking
• Pests and diseases

You can access the Scottish Forestry guidance at Scottish Forestry - Managing storm damaged trees

Scottish Forestry have also produced a handy tips sheet to support woodland managers, which can be viewed at Top 10 tips for managing storm damaged trees

(pic by A Robertson)