Forestry

Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.

Additional £1m available through new Agricultural Transformation Programme.

Consultation on the first corporate plan for Scottish Forestry.

New entrants to farming industry get help from Scottish Government scheme.

Information relating to the devolution of forestry.

Ways in which the findings of the initial strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and the views expressed by consultees have been taken into account within Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-2029.

Final administrative arrangements for devolution of forestry under the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018.

We are seeking to gather evidence on future arrangements for the application of EU environmental principles and for environmental governance in Scotland, in the event that the UK exits the EU.

How Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 may impact on business (including the third sector) and regulation.

How Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 may impact on equality, including socio-economic disadvantage. This report includes Fairer Scotland Duty.

This report outlines the approach we took to the consultation and how the views expressed helped to inform the final content and structure of Scotland’s Forestry Strategy 2019-2029.

Long-term framework for the expansion and sustainable management of Scotland's forests and woodland.

First Minister commits to Bonn Challenge.

Findings of the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) of the consultation draft of Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-2029.

Funding for south of Scotland development

This partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 outlines our assessment of how the draft Forestry Strategy may impact on business (including the third sector) and regulation.

This partial Equality Impact Assessment (EqIA) (including Fairer Scotland Duty) for Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019 to 2029 outlines our assessment of how the draft Forestry Strategy may impact on equality, including socio-economic disadvantage.

The consultation draft builds on and modernises the approach undertaken in previous strategies. It provides a 10-year framework for action to help achieve a 50-year vision for Scotland’s woodlands and forests.

This consultation seeks views on the proposals for regulating felling and restocking in Scotland from 1 April 2019.

Modern approach to forestry backed by MSPs.

Our statement on how we will manage and administer our forestry responsibilities following the devolution of forestry to Scotland.

Factsheets explaining the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act and associated legislation. Last updated February 2019.

Forestry and Land Management Bill introduced to parliament.

Analysis of responses to the public consultation on the future of forestry in Scotland. Report by Craigforth.