Our role in forestry activities

If you want to carry out certain activities in forest and woodlands in Scotland you need to gain approval or consent from us.

As the forestry regulator, we have a duty to promote sustainable forest management.

To do this, we assess forestry plans and activities to ensure they meet different legal and best practice requirements.

The creation of new woodland

Permissions for woodland creation

The impact of new woodland or the removal of woodland

This includes forest roads and quarries on the environment.

Wildlife and forest operations

Biodiversity in productive forests

The felling of trees

Why do we fell trees?

Controlling the introduction of non-native or invasive species

Managing non-native species

Controlling the spread of tree pests and diseases

How tree health is protected in Scotland

Prevent pests and diseases