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Scottish Forestry and Statutory Consultees Joint Working Agreement

Last updated :05 Aug 2025

Topic: Have your say

This agreement explains how Scottish Forestry and their Statutory Consultees work together in creating and managing Scotland’s woodlands.

Summary

We do this alongside policies and legislation pertaining to:

  • historic environment
  • biodiversity
  • landscape
  • water

The aim is to promote a more integrated approach to creating and managing Scotland’s forests and woodlands, ensuring this takes account of other important factors and assets whilst contributing to:

  • economic growth
  • social wellbeing
  • environmental improvements

This agreement also supports consultation on policy development and the implementation of forestry consents and approvals, promoting:

  • good working relationships
  • better mutual understanding
  • stronger cooperation
  • clear advice and communication channels

Scottish Forestry and Statutory Consultees Joint Working Agreement

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