Publications

Briefing note 10 - changes to EIA Regulations

This briefing note outlines the changes to the Environmental Impact Assessment regulations which came into force on 16th of May 2017.

21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (82.97 KB)

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)

EIA screening opinion or determination

EIA Screening Opinion Request Form

Use this form to check if you need Scottish Forestry’s consent under the Forestry (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 to carry out your proposed forestry project. This is the PDF version of the form.

03 Sep 2025 (Updated date)

PDF (152.79 KB)

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)

EIA screening opinion or determination

EIA Screening Opinion Request Form (word document)

03 Sep 2025 (Updated date)

FILE (150.01 KB)

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)

Tools and resources

Template Issues Log

Template Issues Log which is to be used to record any effects of the proposed project on the environment with the aim of avoiding, reducing or offsetting any adverse impacts.

31 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

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Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)

Environmental Impact Assessment for forestry projects application guidance

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)

PDF (531.83 KB)

EIA consent decision

EIA Regulations Opinions / Decisions 2019 - 2025

This spreadsheet shows all opinions / decisions made by Scottish Forestry from 1 April 2019 until 20 June 2025 under The Forestry (Environmental Impact Assessment)(Scotland) Regulations 2017.

31 Oct 2025 (Updated date)

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Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)