Forestry

The RPID customer satisfaction survey was held throughout August and the first week of September and all RPID Single Application Form customers were included. The survey was entirely online and 2147 (14%) of customers completed the survey.

Scotland's Climate Assembly published their full report on 23 June 2021. It included 81 recommendations for the Scottish Government, who had six months to respond. This response sets out the existing and proposed actions that government will take in order to address their recommendations.

Scotland’s commitment to protect unique habitat.

Forestry and Land Scotland has developed a draft corporate plan which sets out the proposed direction of travel and priorities for the organisation for the next three years. The consultation seeks the views of all who have an interest in the national forests and land.

Second annual progress report on the land use strategy, as required under Section 37A of The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019. It covers the period of March 2020 to March 2021.

This consultation provides an overview of the key themes and recommendations emerging from the Farmer Led Group process, setting out a number of key questions to inform wider work on the development of agricultural policy and in particular the replacement to CAP.

Report detailing progress of the work carried out in 2020 through the implementation of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

Right First Time is a practical guide for public authorities in Scotland to decision-making and the law.

Key data taken from analyses of a survey of woodland owners carried out between 2012 and 2015.

Results of the consultation on the draft corporate plan for Scottish Forestry, which lays out the proposed direction of travel and priorities for the next three years, the proposed purpose and role, and the three strategic objectives that will frame the delivery of Scottish Forestry’s work.

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.