Copyright: Scottish Forestry Supporting Scotland to expand and protect woodlands and forests We are the Scottish Government agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations. Forestry in Scotland 7.5m tonnes of C02 was absorbed in our forests - 14% of Scotland’s total emissions each year £1.1bn to Scotland's economy supporting over 34,000 jobs and contributing £1.1bn to the economy 54% of all woodland creation planted in the UK in 2024/25 took place in Scotland What we do Planting trees We support the creation of forests by providing funding, advice, and expertise to grow woodlands that help people, wildlife, and the environment. Manage forests Find out what goes into sustainable woodland management, including leading standards, regulations and your responsibilities. Felling trees We make sure tree felling is done legally and responsibly by providing permissions and guidance to protect nature and support communities. Apply for a grant Copyright: Scottish Forestry Forestry grants and funding The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) offers financial support for the creation of new woodland and the sustainable management of existing woodland. Discover the available funding and support Forestry tools Copyright: Scottish Forestry 2025 Maps and tools We offer a selection of maps to let you explore and discover information about Scotland's woodlands and forests. Browse our maps and tools View our public registers Have your say about applications and decisions in your area. Register of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) screening opinions The EIA register shows decisions we've made about whether proposals for certain forestry projects will significantly impact the environment. Register of woodland creation and felling permissions You can leave a comment on any open woodland creation or felling application via our register for woodland creation and felling permission applications. Register of felling permissions within forestry plans This register contains details of new and amended forest plans, both from private forest owners and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS). Manage forests Copyright: Scottish Forestry Forestry resilience Climate change presents challenges to forestry practices. It’s therefore vital that woodland owners and managers act now to develop more resilient forests. Learn to build forest resilience Latest forestry blogs and stories Learn about the work and people helping to expand, protect and enhance Scotland's forests and woodlands. Blogs and stories Copyright: Creel Maritime Ltd. Decarbonisation is no longer an option – are BEVs the answer? Dr William Clark, Forestry Transport and Innovation Advisor with Scottish Forestry writes, about the first annual report produced by the Net Zero Timhaul project. Read more Cameron Edwards 24 Feb 2025 Forestry strategy event On 4th June 2025, a large range of stakeholders met at Forest Research's Northern Research Station for a deep dive into Scotland's Forestry Strategy. National Plant Health Week special Barnaby Wylder, Scottish Forestry’s Tree Health Operations Manager, discusses our work to protect the trees and forests of Scotland from pests and diseases. Working to protect the elms A rare refuge population of elm trees is the focus an exciting project dedicated to protecting and preserving the trees in Assynt, Northwest Scotland. Latest news releases Previous Next News Peterhead farmer hosts event on growing trees 24 Sep 2025 News Argyllshire farmers to promote tree planting 25 Aug 2025 News Woodland support for farmers in Fife and Stirling 18 Aug 2025 News New version of Woodland Carbon Code launches today 01 Aug 2025 News Experts to promote farm woodlands - Biggar and West Linton event 22 Jul 2025 News Free help to central belt farmers to get planting trees 16 Jul 2025
