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Achieving Diversity in Scotland's Forest Landscapes

This guidance is aimed at the owners and managers of conifer woodlands over 100 ha in size which have been planted primarily for timber production. It demonstrates ways in which the ‘diversity’ requirements of the revised UK Forest Standard and the accompanying suite of Forest Guidelines can be put into practice.

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
PDF (2.26 MB)
Reports and report summaries

Using Alternative Conifer Species for Productive Forestry

This guide brings together practical advice on site suitability, establishment, silviculture, harvesting, marketing, and processing for growing quality crops of alternative conifer species.

25 Jun 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (10.58 MB)
Forestry industry and business
Research reports, studies

Impacts of Climate Change on Forestry in Scotland: A Synopsis of Spatial Modelling Research (2008)

This Research Note provides an initial synopsis of likely climate change impacts on forestry in Scotland, providing recommendations for a climate action plan.

17 Jul 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (920.12 KB)
Climate change

Delivery of Ecosystem Services by Urban Forests

This Research Report sets out a typology of urban forest-based ecosystem services to link the provision of ecosystem services and disservices (those perceived as negative for human well-being) with the four scale-based urban forest elements.

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
PDF (3.56 MB)
Best practice, methods and standards

Building Wildfire Resilience into Forest Management

This guide best practice for forest manager to plan against wildfires. It explains clear steps to reduce the fire risk and protect woodlands. 

23 Jul 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (2.41 MB)
Climate change

New Breeding Plans for Alternative Conifers

This document outlines breeding plans for ten species of alternative conifers.

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
PDF (990.48 KB)

Timber Properties of Minor Conifer Species: A Report to the Forestry Commission

This report presents available information relating to the mechanical properties and durability of some of the minor conifer species that are currently being considered for plantations in the UK.

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
PDF (160.76 KB)

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