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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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Technical note on Forestry and Woodland Strategies

This technical guidance provides information to support Planning Authorities to prepare or update their Forestry and Woodland Strategy (FWS).
Last updated: 07 April 2026

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Introduction

A Forestry and Woodland Strategy sets out a Planning Authority’s vision, policies and plan for the future of forestry and woodland in its area.

The pages that follow are technical guidance for those in a Planning Authority who are writing a new Forestry and Woodland Strategy or updating an existing one.

If you want to find out about a Planning Authority’s vision and plans for the woodlands in its area, please go to its website.

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