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Storm Dave brings disruptive and potentially damaging winds across Scotland, with the MET office issuing yellow and amber warnings through Saturday into Easter Sunday morning and across the weekend.  Peak gusts of 50-60 mph will be possible fairly widely, with 60-70 mph in more exposed areas. There is a slight chance of even stronger gusts of 80-90 mph in such exposed areas for a time. Please take care. and refer to our guidance on preparing for storms. We recommend woodland managers and owners read the Scottish Windblow Contingency Plan, while guidance is also available on managing storm damaged trees.

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Forestry in Scotland

Forestry in Scotland is overseen by two executive agencies acting on behalf of Scottish Ministers: Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland. 

The two agencies have different roles: 

Scottish Forestry 

Role: Regulator and public body for forestry in Scotland.

Responsible for:

  • Developing and implementing forestry policy
  • Supporting and regulating public and private forests
  • Administering grants and felling permissions
  • Promoting sustainable forestry

Forestry and Land Scotland 

Role: Manages Scotland’s nationally owned forests and land on behalf of Scottish Ministers.  

Forestry and Land Scotland (external website)

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