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National Plant Health Week special – Protecting Scotland’s trees and forests

Barnaby Wylder, Scottish Forestry’s Tree Health Operations Manager, discusses our work to protect the trees and forests of Scotland from pests and diseases.

Story   |   19 Jul 2025

Community engagement in the spotlight – UK Tree Planting Taskforce

Efforts to promote meaningful engagement with local communities on new woodland creation projects were centre stage at the second UK Tree Planting Taskforce meeting.
News   |   19 Jul 2025

Working to protect the elms

A rare refuge population of elm trees is the focus an exciting project dedicated to protecting and preserving the trees in Assynt, Northwest Scotland.

Story   |   08 Aug 2025

Strategic plan launched to build resilience in Scotland’s forests

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has said “doing nothing is not an option” when it comes to securing the future of Scotland’s forests from the effects of climate change.
News   |   18 Jul 2025

UK first for Scottish Forestry development programme

Scottish Forestry is the first public sector organisation in the UK to be officially accredited by the ICF for its development programme for new recruits.
News   |   11 Nov 2025

Scotland’s Finest Wood Awards: Recognising excellence in woodland management

The International Day of Forests takes place on 21 March every year to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.

Story   |   18 Jul 2025

Decarbonisation is no longer an option – are BEVs the answer?

Dr William Clark, Forestry Transport and Innovation Advisor with Scottish Forestry, writes about the first annual report produced by the Net Zero Timhaul project.

Story   |   11 Nov 2025

Innovative technologies to boost woodland carbon and peatland restoration projects

A new project is exploring how innovative technologies can enhance the work of the Woodland Carbon Code and Peatland Code.
News   |   18 Jul 2025

Windblow Contingency Plan stood down after Storm Eowyn

Scottish Forestry has confirmed that the Windblow Contingency Plan has been stood down in Scotland.
News   |   18 Jul 2025

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