In line with the Forest and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018, the Scottish Government has committed to developing a Forestry Strategy for Scotland. The Act, which commences on 1 April 2019, requires Ministers to have regard to the forestry strategy when exercising their forestry functions. It also makes provisions for what must be included in the strategy and how it must be prepared, reviewed and reported on.
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation seeking views on a draft Forestry Strategy for Scotland. The consultation closes on 29th November and responses will be used to inform the content and structure of the final strategy, which we aim to lay before the Scottish Parliament in early 2019.
The draft strategy underpins the Scottish Government’s ambitions for forestry and has sustainable forest management at its core. It builds on and modernises the approach undertaken in previous forestry strategies, providing a 10-year framework for action to help achieve a 50-year vision for Scotland’s woodlands and forests.
If you require further information please contact forestry.strategy@forestry.gsi.gov.uk.