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Woodland Creation application guidance

The guidance sets out the process for developing woodland creation proposals. The guidance has been primarily revised to include changes to the process relating to stakeholder engagement.

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Stage 3 - public consultation

All woodland creation proposals seeking grantsupport will be subject to a four week public consultation.

This is carried out through Scottish Forestry’s Public Register, and is an opportunity for all stakeholders to provide comments on the final proposal and feedback directly to Scottish Forestry.

Important - we may seek additional advice

In some circumstances, for example for larger, complex or more sensitive proposals, Scottish Forestry may directly seek advice from local authorities and other public bodies with relevant regulatory responsibilities during the public consultation period.

it is very important that responses are received within the 28 day consultation period
the Scottish Forestry Case Officer will carefully consider the comments received And discuss any outstanding issues with the applicant. This may involve design changes or new measures to avoid or prevent any likely significant environmental effect
this may involve further correspondence with the applicant and individual stakeholders
the applicant should add any new comments arising from public consultation to the Issues log, along with any agreed outcomes
in exceptional circumstances, should new issues lead to significant design changes. the proposal may be subject to further public consultation

Woodland Creation application guidance

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Stage 3 - public consultation

Important - we may seek additional advice

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