Looking after Scotland’s forests and land, for the benefit of all, now and for the future.
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We are now in the pre-election period.
Our social media activity is restricted until after the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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Forestry and Land Scotland retweeted
Are you an exceptional, strategic leader who can lead a bold Transformation Agenda across Forestry and Land Scotland?
Apply now for the role of Director of Corporate Services and Transformation.
Learn more and apply: ow.ly/AgCh50Y5W5E
@ForestryLS #PublicSectorJobs
ALT Now hiring! Director of Corporate Services and Transformation
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Forestry and Land Scotland retweeted
15 Dec 2025
The @scotgov has published the @PeatlandACTION Five Year Partnership Plan 2025 – 2030 with commitments to the themes of Further, Fairer and Better.
Peatland ACTION will be engaging with stakeholders in the new year on the implementation of the Plan.
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15 Dec 2025
The first Peatland ACTION Five-Year Partnership Plan sets out Scotland’s aim to increase peatland restoration to more than 400,000 ha by 2040.
Agriculture Minister @JimFairlieLogie commended the 90,000 ha restored since 1990 as steady progress is made each year.
ALT Credit: Ian Sargent/NatureScot
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17 Dec 2025
We've grown super-sized Christmas trees to light up towns and cities across the UK.
Like all our timber, these trees come from sustainably managed forests that have been independently certified and audited.
Learn more: forestryandland.gov.scot/new…
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Forestry and Land Scotland retweeted
3 Dec 2025
Congratulations to @ForestryLS, winner of The Project and Programme Management Award, at our Scottish Public Service Awards 2025 for their Newton Tree Nursery initiative.
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Forestry and Land Scotland retweeted
11 Dec 2025
Only nine conifer species make up almost all UK commercial forests. Sitka spruce accounts for over half of all timber harvested.
Read more: ow.ly/TmaZ50XGNkE
To boost resilience to climate change, Forest Research and partners (@ForestryLS & @ForestryEngland) planted 17 emerging species across nine large trial sites. Early results are now published, led by Principal Scientist Dr Ian Willoughby.
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Forestry and Land Scotland retweeted
9 Dec 2025
🪵🔥If you're involved in the harvesting, processing, transport, import or trade of firewood in Scotland, please complete our firewood industry survey to help protect Scotland’s trees. 👇ow.ly/W1GH50XG9g3
🤝 Research led by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, in partnership with Forest Research, Sylva Foundation, Cromarty Firth Watershed Environmental Trust, and Sarah McLusky research events and facilitation. Funded by @PlantHealthScot.
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27 Nov 2025
We recently hosted foresters from Land and Forest Iceland at Glen Nant and its oakwoods.
By sharing our expertise, it's hoped we can help Iceland’s foresters in efforts to restore native woodland and create diverse forests for timber.
Read more: forestryandland.gov.scot/new…
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Forestry and Land Scotland retweeted
25 Nov 2025
It’s National Tree Week and to mark the occasion, Forest Research staff are sharing the tree species they love most. 💚
🔎🌳 We’ve also updated our 'Easy Guide to Forest Trees and Their Uses' publication. Order online: ow.ly/SW4E50XwKBe
#NationalTreeWeek @TheTreeCouncil
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7 Nov 2025
Did you know that we work with communities looking at taking over land or buildings we manage if they feel they can be better used for local people?
Our Community Asset Transfer Scheme or CATS is a way for them to bring ideas to us so we can work together to make it happen.
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7 Nov 2025
The Cairnbaan Community Trust is the latest organisation to get the keys to one of our buildings.
The Trust will re-purpose the former Knapdale Office and Workshop, to create a vibrant community-owned hub.
Read more about the group's plans: forestryandland.gov.scot/new…
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29 Oct 2025
We are hosting a careers day in Inveraray for female students from across Argyll to inspire more young women to get into forestry.
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29 Oct 2025
You could learn how to operate large machinery, manage wildlife and help us save threatened and endangered species or provide a great forest experience for visitors.
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29 Oct 2025
The event will be held on 30 October and students will have a chance to quiz our staff - along with representatives from across Scotland’s forestry sector - on the ins-and-outs of the wide array of jobs available.
Read more in our news release: forestryandland.gov.scot/new…
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Forestry and Land Scotland retweeted
27 Oct 2025
Changes to the Community Asset Transfer Scheme will ensure local communities can benefit from renewable energy developments.
Developed with @ForestryLS, it will make it easier for community energy groups to lease windfarms due for upgrading.
➡️gov.scot/news/sharing-the-ga…
ALT Photo of a windfarm in the sunset, with text over the top in a green box. "We’re making it easier for community energy groups to lease existing Forestry and Land Scotland windfarm sites due for upgrading. "
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27 Oct 2025
Beavers have officially returned to Glen Affric.
Working in partnership with @treesforlifeuk and @BeaverTrust a family and a pair of beavers have been released into Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin on land we manage in Glen Affric National Nature Reserve.
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27 Oct 2025
Glen Affric will offer good habitat for the beavers to establish themselves and become fully integrated into the local ecosystem.
In turn their activities will create and improve habitats used by countless species of plants and animals for food, shelter, and reproduction.
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27 Oct 2025
We’ll establish a beaver monitoring and mitigation group where any emerging issues or concerns can be aired and addressed.
This will inform management decisions in years to come.
Read more in our news release: forestryandland.gov.scot/new…
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Forestry and Land Scotland retweeted
23 Oct 2025
Dead and decaying trees are essential for biodiversity, providing habitats for fungi, insects, birds and mammals. Yet site managers are often unsure how visitors perceive them in the landscape.
📘 Read the full report and learn more about how people value trees outside woodlands: forestresearch.gov.uk/news/p…
In partnership with @nationaltrust & @KneppWildlandFd
Delivered as part of a @DefraGovUK funded project under the Nature for Climate Fund programme.
#NatureForClimate #Deadwood #ForestResearch
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2 Oct 2025
On Wed 8 Oct we'll complete our Glentress Masterplan with the opening of a new skills area.
Opening ahead of the school mid-term break, the skills area is made up of features and trails designed to encourage and assist young and inexperienced riders develop their skills.
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2 Oct 2025
Expanding on the 72km of networked mountain biking trails that we manage, the Masterplan has delivered over 16km of new dedicated mountain bike trails for all abilities.
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2 Oct 2025
We've also created accessible multi-user pathways and new routes into the forest for walking, wheeling and horse riding.
More info: editor.forestryandland.gov.s…
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