Press releases

30/01: Dalkeith High School launches Food and Forest Co-op
30/01: Scottish pine martens repopulating Welsh mountains
24/01: Thinning works at Drumchapel Woods
23/01: Traffic management and closures on A711 for diseased tree felling
14/01: Tree felling to tackle tree disease
10/01: Ewing signals stability and simplicity support for forestry post Brexit

21/12: Inverness Woodlands highly prized by local residents
13/12: Licences required for felling trees
12/12: Scotland signs up to forestry pledge
04/12: Women encouraged to apply for hi-tech conservation opportunities

29/11: Strategy aims to boost economic growth
27/11: Views wanted on Camilty Woodland
27/11: Christmas elves return to Tyrebagger
26/11: Celebrate National Tree Week in Craigmillar Castle Park this weekend
22/11: New play park prepared for Tentsmuir Forest
15/11: Become a friend of Cuningar Loop Woodland Park
05/11: Light up the woodlands this weekend for Diwali

25/10: Dogs and horses to stay safe in forests
24/10: Expect a spook at Boden Boooooo
09/10: New apprenticeship scheme to train forestry machine operators.
03/10: Scottish Government fund alleviates pressures from timber lorries

27/09: Forest vandalism at Clashindarroch
24/09: Health and wellbeing programme boosted across the North-east
20/09: Forest butterfly survey provides hidden surprise
20/09: A new vision for forestry
19/09: International Parks conference focuses on young people

31/08: Branching Out success in the Borders
27/08: Go batty in Larbert Woods
20/08: Celebrate Local Nature Reserves Day
14/08: Reaping the health and wellbeing benefits of woodlands
13/08: Funding provided to tackle top forestry pest
13/08: Water Vole Project Celebrates Tenth Birthday!
09/08: A82 traffic management required as safety nets installed
08/08: A82 traffic restrictions to clear fallen tree
01/08: Reaping the health and wellbeing benefits of woodlands

30/07: Felling work at Kilmun Arboretum and Corlarach to tackle tree disease
17/07: Boost for Tweed Valley walkers
12/07: Central belt farmers - find out about forestry grants at Biggar Show
06/07: ‘Wyvis Natural Play Park’ is now officially open
06/07: New harvesting technique for peatland sites

28/06: Damsel and dragonflies in the spotlight
28/06: Celebrate Pride Outside at Auchenshuggle
23/06: £500,000 grant to boost forestry businesses
19/06: Views wanted on Mabie forest
18/06: Lodge visitor centre gets new catering team
15/06: Help shape Aberdeen's woods
15/06: Inverness woods and you
14/06: Felling started to combat larch tree disease
14/06: Scotland delivers nearly 80% of UK new planting
13/06: Communities empowered through woodland ownership
01/06: Celebrate Vaisakhi in the woods

17/05: Woodland therapy celebrates 10-year anniversary
17/05: Views wanted on Benhar and Fauldhouse woodlands
15/05: Woodlands improving mental health
09/05: Woodland learning course for children to branch out
08/05: Feel good in the woods - woodland photo walk
07/05: Forestry on the up says Ewing
04/05: Volunteers help clean Dunnottar woods
02/05: Making woodlands work in farming event - 16th May Lanark
02/05: Farmers encourgaed to find out about grants at Ayr County Show
02/05: Laggan Rural Skills Day

20/04: Bright future for National Forest Estate
19/04: Clampdown on illegal access
05/04: Learn to willow weave at Cuningar Loop

26/03: Green light for forest tourism boost in the Borders
26/03: Forest Family Bags up for grabs at Glasgow nurseries
23/03: £5m boost for Timber Transport Funding
22/03: Celebrating Persian New Year in the woods
20/03: STTS co-funds work near Skye’s Fairy Pools
16/03: Skye community clean-up nets 10 tonnes of trash
13/03: Forest Family Bags up for grabs at East Dunbartonshire nurseries
07/03: Tree demolishes bridge in Stonehaven woods
02/03: Search on for Scotland's Finest Farm Woodlands
01/03: Green light for community woodland in Carron Valley

28/02: New shoots for tree planting in Scotland
21/02: The secrets of Derdriu’s fort uncovered
20/02: New forest road access onto A72 at Nether Horsburgh
12/02: Easier planting for crofters

30/01: Successful Branching Out project to launch in Dumfries and Galloway
29/01: Cuningar Loop - series of events
23/01: Thinning works at Rannoch Woods
15/01: Beat the January blues and take a walk in the woodlands
15/01: Borders farmers and landowners invited to forestry talks
11/01: £3 million for central belt tree planting

14/12: Forest Research visit affirms importance of research and cross-border collaboration
12/12: Felling Operations to tackle tree disease at Mabie & Ae Forests
12/12: Felling works at Callendar Woods
06/12: Improved access for Kylerhea hides
05/12: Public urged to 'keep it clean' as Rowardennan larch hit by disease
05/12: Students prepare for nursery visits
05/12: New uplift service at Innerleithen and Ae forests in top gear

24/11: Glentress forest tourism project takes a step closer
24/11: Tree-mendous renewable energy boost
22/11: Forestry Commission Scotland’s volunteer scoops up community impact award
21/11: 300 forest bags for families in central belt
16/11: Modern Apprentice opportunity for budding foresters
15/11: Female students encouraged to apply for hi-tech opportunities
08/11: New path wins experts' approval

24/10: Water vole reintroduction programme in the running for Award
03/10: Updates to the North Clydesdale Forests
02/10: Galloway forests home to rare bat roost

27/09: Advanced Timber Products Innovation Challenge
21/09: Sky’s the limit for Galloway Dark Sky Park
19/09: Bond over tea under a tree on International Day of Peace
19/09: Forest School Celebrations at Auchenshuggle
19/09: The reds are back!
18/09: Forestry grant widened
18/09: New Ben A'an path impresses visitors
14/09: New Community Champions
12/09: Woodland creation events at Ardoch Farm
06/09: Rothiemurchus harvesting to tackle tree disease and restore natural habitats
04/09: Positive feedback for trail and cabin plan

30/08: Celebrate Eid in the Woods this weekend
29/08: A82 Primrose Bay felling to resume
28/08: Imperial Service Medal award
28/08: Tree climbers scale hair-raising, fund-raising heights
28/08: Forestry collaboration success
25/08: Ex-landfill site turns over a new leaf
21/08: Event seeks feedback on Glentress cabins and trails
14/08: Euro Dark Sky Conference to be out of this world
09/08: Biking boost at Glentress – stepping up a gear
04/08: Vandals endanger life in Durris’ Warren Woods
01/08: Views needed for future of Tweed Valley forests

27/07: Quad bikers’ playground havoc
27/07: Aerial spraying trial set for area south of Inverness
27/07: Sheriffmuir tree-planting gives more access to historic landscape
21/07: Forest tourism boost for Tweed Valley
18/07: Moray ospreys translocated to Basque Country
13/07: Gear up for Women's Festival of Cycling in the Woods
13/07: Forest Enterprise Scotland Completes Phase One of Greenoakhill Development
13/07: Take a ride through the woodlands of Glasgow
11/07: New video help to manage diffuse pollution
05/07: Updated standard for forest management
05/07: TimberLINK contract renewed
03/07: Clampdown on illegal bikers

27/06: Come and join the party at Malls Mire Community Woodlands
21/06: New grants package for sheep farmers
20/06: Kirroughtree wins highest praise
19/06: CENTRAL BELT FARMERS ENCOURAGED TO FIND OUT ABOUT WOODLAND CREATION GRANTS AT ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW
19/06: Views wanted on Upper Nithsdale forests
13/06: Get on your bike this summer in Glasgow
13/06: Central Scotland Regional Forestry Forum seeks 4 new members
13/06: £7.05M for sustainable timber transport projects to benefit communities

30/05: Tenth birthday present for East Scotland Sea Eagles project
16/05: Parkland trees being planted at Nether Horsburgh
10/05: Self-built mtb features removed to protect capercaillie
10/05: New all–abilities trail at Bennachie

28/04: Empowering Communities to own woodland
25/04: Boost to walking trail gives “stunning” views

27/03: Final chance for Scotland's wonderful woods and fine forests
23/03: Littlemill wood ready to welcome more visitors
20/03: Uncovering the past in Sallochy’s oak woodlands
15/03: Vandals threatening other people’s safety
08/03: New good-practice guides to prevent diffuse pollution in forests
01/03: Previous woodland winners urge new entrants to ‘go for it’ in 2017

28/02: World Wildlife Day event - 4 March
28/02: Funding boost for native woodland creation in north Scotland
23/02: New online tool makes broadleaves management easier
21/02: £5m boost for Timber Transport Funding
20/02: Treat Your Dog to a Walk in the Woods
16/02: Join Forestry Commission Scotland's Voluntary Community Champion Programme
16/02: Have a Blooming Good Time in the Woodlands
10/02: New shoots for forest planting
06/02: Galloway to host major Dark Sky conference
01/02: Bennachie trails works

25/01: Get fit for free at Falkirk
23/01: Glenmore mushers return
16/01: Fires damaging Old Mine Nature Park
16/01: Open dialogue the key to managing stray sheep
12/01: Reach Your Fitness Goals in the Commonwealth Woods

22/12: A82 Primrose Bay felling plans over holidays
22/12: Paths make easier access to Foggieton Woods
22/12: Rotary volunteers bring Christmas good cheer
15/12: Acorn collection will help transform Galloway’s ancient woodlands
13/12: A toast to the past
13/12: Get Back to Tradition and Use Nature’s Own Decorations for Your Tree
12/12: Hunt on for Scotland's Finest Woods 2017
12/12: Forest Watch – tackling crime in Galloway’s forests
08/12: Tyrebagger Rotary volunteers raise funds for good causes
07/12: Conifer Conservation Programme trees stolen
06/12: Public urged to help slow the spread of tree diseases
05/12: Enjoy the Commonwealth Woods this Winter
02/12: SRUC signs up to national wildcat conservation project

29/11: Celebrate National Tree Week with Tree Dressing at Malls Mire
28/11: Tree disease tackled in Mabie Forest
22/11: Central belt woodlands to discover in National Tree Week
21/11: Teamwork tackles invasive trees in Oakwood
21/11: Christmas tree magic at Tyrebagger
21/11: Find the perfect tree this Christmas
18/11: Experience Cuningar Loop in a Different Light this Winter
11/11: Norwegian veterans remember fallen comrades at Glenmore
08/11: 10 Reasons why you should visit Callendar Woods this winter
07/11: Play in the Dark Returns to Castlemilk Park
04/11: Evolve Sculpture Installed at Cuningar Loop
03/11: New Forest Ranger for Forest Enterprise Scotland
02/11: Transforming landfill to community woodland in Glasgow
01/11: A82 Loch Ness - Primrose Bay felling to commence
01/11: Explore the Red Squirrel Trail at Devilla

26/10: Celebration Saturday at the Botanics
20/10: Celebrating the Pumpkin Festival at Castlemilk Park
17/10: Economic boost for Argyll timber
05/10: Grampian Regional Forestry Forum seeks new chair
04/10: Discover the Tastes and Tales from India
04/10: Lodge House activity hub ready for business
03/10: Celebrating 20 years of volunteering

29/09: Embrace the Start of Autumn in Your Local Woodlands
23/09: Felling operations to tackle tree disease
16/09: Interactive adventure teaches forest safety
15/09: New east Scotland findings of tree disease
09/09: Forest barriers to stop overnight stays
08/09: Keep It Clean – help save Scotland’s forests
06/09: Forestry report highlights room for growth

30/08: Hold your own Olympics in the woodlands
18/08: Perthshire sheep wanted!
12/08: Glen Nevis vitrified fortress to give up its secrets?
02/08: Tree harvesting at Blackhall

29/07: Rural east Sutherland road to be upgraded
29/07: Timber lorries to avoid Skye community
29/07: Safety drive for forest visitors
28/07: National forest estate offers ideal habitats for Scottish Wildcats.
25/07: Road closure opens up Countesswells alternatives
20/07: Give your views on Deeside woods' future
20/07: Aberdeenshire forest fun sessions
18/07: Painting a picture of the past
15/07: Drop-in events explain next phase of A82 harvesting works
12/07: Tobermory Harbour Association looks to buy land, pier and buildings at Aros Park
12/07: Dalavich Improvement Group Applies to NFLS for Land around Dalavich and Kilmun
12/07: Forest Enterprise Scotland North Highlands team wins SFWA for innovation
11/07: Will you complete the Cuningar Challenge this summer?
07/07: Large increase in capercaillie numbers wins prestigious award for Forest Enterprise Scotland
05/07: Ex Forestry Chief wins Deer award
01/07: Clear-fell sites a secret haven for biodiversity

24/06: Woodland award winners announced at RHS
21/06: Lochgoilhead community invests in hydro project
20/06: Fun in the Forest at Boden Boo
20/06: Community Forest Party at Whitby Street Woodland
19/06: Monster new mtb skills area for Fochabers
10/06: Scottish pine martens reviving Welsh cousins' fortunes
06/06: Foresters canoe the great glen to save lives – with trees
01/06: The Picts – shortlisted for top UK archaeology award

24/05: Learnie Red Rock's Big Birthday Bash
17/05: Fire warning

12/04: Give your views on Bennachie’s future
01/04: Teamwork to clamp down on off-roaders

24/03: Laggan Wolftrax a perfect Easter visit
24/03: Forest Enterprise Scotland comes to the aid of giant tortoises
23/03: Children in East Dunbartonshire to gain outdoor learning experience
21/03: Easter Extravaganza put on hold
21/03: Upland section of John Muir Way now open
17/03: Increase in woodfuel cuts back on carbon emissions
17/03: Family Forestry Fun at Boden Boo
17/03: Celebrate the start of spring at Malls Mire Community Woodland
16/03: UN International Day of Forests Event
16/03: Hazardous Loch Lochy forest ops force over-run
16/03: Cairngorms project aims to forge a trail
14/03: Report reveals National Forest Estate delivers for Scotland
11/03: Perth and Argyll Regional Forestry Forum up to full strength
10/03: Rural communities to benefit from multi-million timber transport fund
08/03: ‘Leaf Room’ garden exhibition to welcome visitors at Ninewells
07/03: Nevis Forest and Mountain Resort vision takes further steps forward
04/03: Path repairs underway as felling completed – Callendar Wood

29/02: Applicants urged to beat the deadline for Scotland's Finest Woods Awards
26/02: Volunteer Community Champion Programme Secures Funding
23/02: Help shape Balcorrach Wood
17/02: Callendar Wood Open Day – Saturday 20th February
08/02: Primrose Bay catch-fencing work begins
05/02: Art and archaeology combined!
02/02: Temporary road closure on A72

25/01: The Lodge Visitor Centre a five-star experience
20/01: New members to help oversee Forestry Commission Scotland
20/01: Central Scotland Regional Forestry Forum seeks new chair
20/01: Woodland walkers mud warning
15/01: Application deadline approaches for Scotland's Finest Woods Awards
13/01: Forestry machinery demo to help boost small scale businesses
12/01: Waverley paddle steamer finds new masts in Perthshire
08/01: Delay for opening of new MtB skills area at Winding Walks, Fochabers
08/01: Weather damage results in woodland caution call

23/12: Top team’s taste talent wins award
21/12: Machines demo to help boost small scale harvesting
21/12: Glen Affric wins another 'World's Best' title
18/12: New Head of Estates Development
11/12: Tentsmuir Forest car park re-opens
10/12: Perth & Argyll Regional Forestry Forum seeks new members
01/12: North Sutherland community aims to buy land at Forsinain

30/11: Scots forestry a hidden £1 billion economic success story -
26/11: Forest fairies help nursery children find perfect tree
26/11: New MtB skills area at Winding Walks, Fochabers
26/11: Step up for Productive Broadleaves
23/11: Christmas tree sales centre set to open for business
17/11: Initiative with Kew Gardens to Protect Scotland’s Trees Takes Root
16/11: Hunt on for Scotland's finest woods
16/11: Hunt on for Winning Woods
16/11: Tentsmuir Forest car park closed for tree felling
06/11: Boost for outdoor enthusiasts at River Orchy

28/10: Ballachulish Community Company looks to develop Hydro scheme through NFLS
27/10: Guidance to boost community use of Scotland’s National Forest Estate
23/10: Cuningar Loop open at weekends
23/10: Vandalism could have long-term impact on visitor experience
23/10: Dunnottar Woods felling – public urged to stay safe
22/10: RSPB Scotland applies to buy land at Dyke Plantation, North Sutherland
22/10: Grampian Regional Forestry Forum seeks new members
20/10: Tree Felling at Sutherland’s Grove
19/10: A82 felling work moves to Loch Lochy
16/10: Consultation on ten-year plans for Aberdeenshire forests
13/10: New Reserve hailed as “jewel in the crown” by Minister
09/10: Top chainsaw carvers confirmed for Peebles Wood Market
05/10: Galloway Forest Park gets even greener
05/10: P.ramorum disease found in Angus and Perthshire

30/09: New myForest services launched in Scotland
24/09: Argyll OWL takes flight
23/09: Tayside OWL Group takes wing
22/09: Galloway’s forest tourism in the spotlight
21/09: Keep it Clean campaign launched to keep trees healthy
21/09: Upgraded Scolty paths re-open
21/09: Consultation update for Lesmoir Land Management Plan
17/09: Warning over unstable trees at Tentsmuir car park
15/09: Chalara takes hold but the battle goes on
14/09: A82 felling work reaches key milestone
09/09: New Chair for Forestry Forum in Highland and Islands
07/09: Barracks sale to boost woodland creation and starter farms
04/09: New grants for woodland owners in Central Scotland
03/09: Queen’s View Visitor Centre shortlisted for award
01/09: Keep it Clean campaign launched to boost biosecurity

25/08: Green light for Leanachan masterplan
18/08: Comments invited on Glen Urquhart plan
13/08: A83 Tree felling work at Glen Croe
12/08: Deer sculpture created by local community installed at Cuningar Loop
12/08: Scolty Woods path works diversions in place
11/08: Fife sea eagle chick gets set to fly the nest
05/08: Young eagle flies the nest
04/08: Opening up Iron-Age views

31/07: Steps get new lease of life
28/07: Helicopter used to complete section of John Muir Way
27/07: Architectural design competition for Garden Room at Ninewells Community Garden
27/07: Orienteering world championships put Affric on global stage
20/07: A82 Loch Ness Harvesting Operations
16/07: Community benefits from £300k road upgrade
14/07: Forest Landscape Design training course to re-run
10/07: Orienteering World Championships put Affric on global stage
03/07: Additional week required to ensure safer slope

30/06: New viewing platform for Loch Maree
29/06: Sale talks to continue over woodland at Carbisdale
26/06: Locals help to clean-up Old Mine Nature Park
19/06: Environment Minister announces woodland winners 2015
19/06: Changing face of modern forestry
15/06: Felling works at Kilpatrick Hills
15/06: Deep peat practice guide launched
12/06: Locals invited to Old Mine Nature Park action day
12/06: Pupils teach environmental message
09/06: New forest manager for Dumfries & Borders
05/06: Clean up your dog's mess
04/06: Resumption of aerial application of fungicide trial in Millbuie forest, Black Isle
03/06: Licences required for felling trees, warns Forestry Commission
02/06: Volunteer day in Aberdeen woodland
01/06: Woodland activity programme helps people with early-stage dementia

28/05: Renewable Heat Incentive sustainability criteria update for Scottish Woodfuel sector
27/05: Morvern Community Development Company Ltd apply to NFLS
27/05: A82 rock fall site gets more permanent solution
27/05: Call for help to combat spread of tree disease
27/05: Glenmore litter pick cleans up
21/05: New bridge aids access around Loch Morlich
21/05: Tyrebagger re-opens as works completed
19/05: Commission's Loch Lomond campsite open for the season
13/05: Chalara found in the wider environment in the sheltered area of northwest Scotland
13/05: Busy eagles signal the arrival of chicks
12/05: Community inspired park for the heart of Glasgow
06/05: Cattle return to Glen Affric
06/05: New films highlight water management on forestry sites
06/05: Consultation updates on Culdrain and Ittingstone
01/05: Landfill site transformed into new woodland for the Linwood community
01/05: New ranger for Fife and Clackmannanshire

28/04: Woodland advice for local farmers at Ayr County Show
28/04: Woodland advice for local farmers at Neilston Show
27/04: Dealing with disease in Galloway Forest Park
27/04: Gordon scoops award for disability work
27/04: New community ranger for Glasgow East
24/04: Boost for outdoor learning in Scotland
22/04: Public urged to stay safe during felling operation
21/04: Upper Eskdale Development Group makes application to National Forest Land Scheme
21/04: Woodland camera class for beginners
17/04: New Long Distance trail leads through history
17/04: Mull and Iona Community Trust apply to buy piece of Ardmore Forest
17/04: Putting your best foot forward
10/04: Foresters frustrated at criminals at Scolty
09/04: New season opens for eagle viewing on Mull
07/04: Cuningar Loop artist teaches tricks of the trade
02/04: Taking timber traffic off public roads
01/04: Bennachie Discovery Day
01/04: George McRobbie appointed Forestry Commissioner
01/04: Your Forest Needs You

31/03: Morvern Community applies to National Forest Land Scheme
31/03: Scottish Woodfuel sector update meeting
30/03: A new vision for Kilpatrick Hills
27/03: Glen Righ forest op’s progressing well
27/03: Calls for responsible dog behaviour at Lennox Forest
27/03: Entrance works at Boden Boo complete
23/03: New caterers for Glentrool visitor centre
20/03: Bronze Age tech applied to Curriculum for Excellence
20/03: Come and join the Forestry Commission’s Easter Eggstravaganza
15/03: Rapid response to re-open A82 – but Commission warns of long road ahead
14/03: Work to re-open A82 is on schedule
13/03: Forestry Commission Scotland presses on with long term programme to protect A82
12/03: Pupils stargaze the solar eclipse
09/03: Thinning works to improve Lord Ancrum’s Wood
09/03: A new vision for Carron Valley
06/03: More outdoor play for children in central Scotland

20/02: £100,000 investment in Moray Monster Trails
19/02: Woodfuel: benefits and opportunities in the commercial sector
17/02: Call For Peebles Wood Market exhibitors
10/02: New entrants for Highland starter farm