Woodland Creation application guidance

Proposals can be submitted to Scottish Forestry for review, when the applicant:

• has concluded due diligence and fully considered site sensitivities and stakeholders' comments
• considers the proposal to meet the grant eligibility criteria (if relevant)

And the propsoal:

• is UKFS compliant
• provides sufficient information to enable EIA screening (if required)

The proposal should include the following information as a minimum:

• a woodland creation Operational Plan (incl. completed EIA screening opinion section where relevant)
• Design map(s) - including all relevant aspects of the proposal such as tree protection or fencing, roads, ATV tracks, quarries and existing or proposed paths for recreation and access
• an Issues log which clearly states what issues were raised, by whom and what actions were taken to address them
• supporting information (surveys, reports, maps etc.) demonstrating that you the site sensitivities have been fully assessed and detailing design features or measures to avoid or prevent potential significant effect
• stakeholder engagement record and other documents detailed in the Stakeholder Engagement Guidance (for small proposals with limited sensitivities, evidence of proportionate due diligence will be required)
• deer management plan (where required)

Applicants must notify stakeholders that the proposal has been submitted for review by Scottish Forestry and provide them with the following documents: 

• maps which show
  • woodland design including species
  • forest infrastructure e.g. fencing, roads, ATV tracks and quarries
  • existing or proposed paths for recreation and access
• a completed issues log