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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.

Scottish Windblow Contingency Plan

Last updated :01 Oct 2025

Topic: Manage forests

Sub topic: Forest operations

This plan describes preparation strategies for major windblow events in Scottish forests. It is recommended that all forests have a dedicated windblow contingency plan.

Summary

All forest owners, managers and timber stakeholders should be participants in windblow contingency planning processes. 


Aims of this plan

  • Preparation: To advise on mitigating actions before a potentially major windblow event
  • Response: To ensure national, regional, and local forest sector responses are co-ordinated
  • Recovery: To minimize disruptions, mitigate damages, and maximise the value of windblown timber

Scottish Windblow Contingency Plan

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