Forestry and woodlands

Grants of up to £1,000 are now available to support small scale native tree planting schemes across Dumfries and Galloway.

Scottish Land Commission public meeting

The Scottish Land Commission is hosting a public meeting in Thurso, designed to encourage local residents to have their say on issues affecting land ownership and use in the area. Taking place on Monday 2 September at 7.00pm at the Pentland Hotel, the free event is open to anyone with an interest in the way land is owned and used across the community.

NatureScot has published an evaluation of the Improving Public Access (IPA) scheme.

The aim of the scheme was to improve links and connectivity, path conditions and barrier-free access in rural Scotland, alongside the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) and as part of Scotland’s Rural Development Programme (SRDP). 

The Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS) has received its 1000th enquiry.

'Heart of Scotland' - Practical Conservation Day

Join Perthshire Ranger team and partners from the 'Heart of Scotland Forest Partnership' for a day of footpath work at Dun Coillich Community Woodland, next to Schiehallion, where we will be helping to improve the walking trail network.

Wild Strathfillan, a new ambitious nature restoration initiative in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, has become one of seven delivery projects in Scotland to receive a generous and substantial funding boost to the value of £1.1 million thanks to the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

Argyll Beaver Centre Wildlife Festival

From 28/7/24 to 3/8/24 the Argyll Beaver Centre (ABC) will be celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the release of beavers into Knapdale Forest, Argyll with a week-long wildlife festival.

Galloway has been confirmed as the proposed location for Scotland’s next National Park with a further investigation to be carried out on its suitability.

Here's your chance to join the dynamic team at Scotland’s Finest Woods – promoting the best of woodland and forestry across the country, from school nursery and community woods to agroforestry and quality timber production!

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