Copyright: dqw Leading sustainable management of Scotland's forests and woodlands We are the Scottish Government agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations. CTA Our planting stats measure our impact 2,945ha Native woodland This includes huge tracts of new native woodland. 8,190ha Planted Scotland created more new woodland in 2022/23 than the other home nations combined. 17,000ha Approved Scottish Forestry will plant many more trees over the next three years. What we do Planting trees We support the creation of forests by providing funding, advice, and expertise to grow woodlands that help people, wildlife, and the environment. Manage forests Find out what goes into sustainable woodland management, including leading standards, regulations and your responsibilities. Felling trees We make sure tree felling is done legally and responsibly by providing licences and guidance to protect nature and support communities. What we do Planting trees We support the creation of forests by providing funding, advice, and expertise to grow woodlands that help people, wildlife, and the environment. Manage forests Find out what goes into sustainable woodland management, including leading standards, regulations and your responsibilities. Felling trees We make sure tree felling is done legally and responsibly by providing licences and guidance to protect nature and support communities. test test What we do Manage forests Find out what goes into sustainable woodland management, including leading standards, regulations and your responsibilities. Felling trees We make sure tree felling is done legally and responsibly by providing licences and guidance to protect nature and support communities. What we do Manage forests Find out what goes into sustainable woodland management, including leading standards, regulations and your responsibilities. Felling trees We make sure tree felling is done legally and responsibly by providing licences and guidance to protect nature and support communities. Apply for a grant Forestry grants and funding In Scotland, there are several grant routes available for planting and managing trees. Discover the available funding and support Forestry tools Copyright: copyright test Maps and tools We offer a selection of maps to let you explore and discover information about Scotland's woodlands and forests. Browse our maps and tools Forestry stories People are helping to expand, protect and enhance Scotland's forests and woodlands. Copyright: Sanquhar farmer to promote growing trees Andrew Whiteford of Ulzieside Farm, near Sanquhar, is inviting farmers and land managers to his farm to see how planting trees has boosted his business. Read more Site Admin 04 Feb 2025 Making our forests resilient Scottish Climate Week special - Ips typographus in Scotland Banffshire event to promote growing trees to farmers Manage forests Copyright: Broadleaved Forestry resilience There are a few ways to adapt forests and woodlands in the context of rapid climate change. Improving the resilience of forests is key to climate change adaptation. We put together practical help to improve the resilience of your forest and woodlands. Learn to build forest resilience tes teste Copyright: dqw Planting trees on farms Do you want to learn how to boost productivity by adding value to unproductive land? There are significant opportunities for integrating farming with forestry. Read more Site Admin 16 Dec 2024 Latest news releases Previous Next News articles Test article 24 Mar 2025 News articles Innovative technologies to boost woodland carbon and peatland restoration projects 10 Feb 2025 News articles Windblow Contingency Plan stood down after Storm Eowyn 03 Feb 2025
