Home About Our work What we don't do Scottish Forestry often receives enquiries for issues that are the responsibility of other organisations. To help you get to the right place quickly, we've listed some of the main topics we often get asked about, together with details of how you can contact the right organisation. Topics and organisation Reporting alleged wildlife crime You can report an alleged wildlife crime to Police Scotland. Visit their website to find out what constitutes a wildlife crime, and what to do if you witness wildlife crime.Wildlife crime (Police Scotland website) Finding agents and professional advisors To find agents and professional advisors, specifically those associated with the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF), the best approach is to use the ICF's Directory of Consultants.The directory lists Chartered Members who offer forestry and arboricultural services. Find a tree consultant (Institute of Chartered Foresters) Getting a firewood and scavenging permit To get a firewood or scavenging permit you'll need to contact your local Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) office directly.Contact us (Forestry and Land Scotland website) Questions on forest car parks For questions about forest car parks, you'll need to contact your local Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) office directly. Contact us (Forestry and Land Scotland website) Imported plant health checks at ports Visit the Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) website for details on plant health checks.Plant health trade guidance (SASA website) Getting key codes for gate access To access a site with a gated entrance, you typically need a key code, which can be provided by the landowner or their agent. You can do this by conducting a land registry search, accessing local authority records, or asking neighbours or other landowners for information.Search for land and property information (GOV.UK website)Land registration: Searches, fees and forms (GOV.UK website) Finding landowner information You can search for landowner information on Scotland's Land Information Service, including details of property owners, documentation etc.Search Land Register (ScotLIS website) Questions on trees in gardens and hedges For any queries around trees in gardens and hedges, you'll need to contact your local authority.List of Scottish Local Authorities (MyGOV.SCOT website) Questions on ownership and planting of Scotland's National Forest Estate The National Forest Estate in Scotland is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) on behalf of Scottish Ministers. If you have questions about a specific forest or local event, you should contact your local Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) office directly.Contact us (Forestry and Land Scotland website) Still have a question? If your question has nothing to do with any of these areas, send us your query via our contact form. Contact us
