Register of woodland creation and felling permissions

We recognise that feedback around a proposal from local communities or affected stakeholders can improve a plan.

This register displays approved applications we have received for:

• Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) applications for woodland creation
• FGS applications for agroforestry
• Amendment to FGS woodland creation contracts
• Amendment to FGS agroforestry
• Tree felling permission applications

Proposals for new woodland are displayed on the register if the area of the new woodland options within a proposal is greater than 2 hectares.

1. We confirm that all proposals contained in the above applications are appropriate and have been agreed by stakeholders associated with each application.
2. We publish the details of these applications on this register for 4-weeks (28 days) only, from the date they first appear.
3. We ensure the applicants have addressed any issues identified as a result of the applications being open for comment through that period.

We'll then display the details on this register to confirm we've approved their application

You can comment on an open application through the 4-week period, only:

• open the Register
• select 'Open for comment' under Case Status
• choose the case type you are interested in, be it a felling permission application, or a Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) application
• select the case you are interested in. You'll then be able to view key dates, specific grid references and data around the case
• select 'Comment on this application'

At this point, In order to register your comment, you must consent that you are agreeing to Scottish Forestry using your data to contact you about case related matters.

You'll then be able to submit your contact details and any comments you have.

As part of the approval process we consider all comments received in consultation with the applicant. These are then passed on to the applicant/agent for action if appropriate.

During this period, you will then be able to:

• make further comments by email / or in writing directly to your local conservancy
• view a map that shows the boundary of the application
• view other specific case documents or information, for example
  • consultees involved in the application, and their responses
  • documentation associated with the application, like survey results

Following submission of comments, the proposal may be amended or rejected, if necessary.

The register of grant schemes shows:

• Case reference number with a link to a map or details of the proposal
• Property name
• Case type
• Total area
• Conifer (based upon option area)
• Broadleaf (based upon option area)
• Status
• Conservancy
• Local authority
• Nearest town
• Grid reference
• End date