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Briefing and information notes

Briefing note 18 - groundwater dependent terrestrial ecosystem guide

This briefing note introduces a new practice guide to help identify and protect Groundwater Dependant Terrestrial Ecosystems (GWDTE). 
21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (83.57 KB)
Water, hydrology and flooding
Guidance, notes, checklists and advice

Managing Forestry Operations to Protect Private Water Supplies

Guidance for forest managers, practitioners, planners and supervisors on safeguarding private water supplies.
03 Sep 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (4.40 MB)
Water, hydrology and flooding
Guidance, notes, checklists and advice

Use of insecticides for the management of the large pine weevil

This guidance covers the safe, legal and responsible use of insecticides or pre-treated trees in forestry so that to protect the water environment.
22 Oct 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (233.96 KB)
Water, hydrology and flooding
Guidance, notes, checklists and advice

Ground water dependent terrestrial ecosystems

Practice guide for forest managers to assess and protect Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems when preparing woodland creation proposals.
22 Oct 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (810.29 KB)
Water, hydrology and flooding
Guidance, notes, checklists and advice

Know the Rules - 2nd Edition

Forestry operations should always follow good practice to protect water. This pocket guide - alongside the ‘Keep Your Distance’ vehicle sticker - will help you to reduce the risk of water pollution and keep you on the right side of the rules.
22 Oct 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (4.46 MB)
Water, hydrology and flooding
Guidance, notes, checklists and advice

Know the Rules - 2nd edition (larger size)

Forestry operations should always follow good practice to protect water. This A4 guide - alongside the ‘Keep Your Distance’ vehicle sticker - will help you to reduce the risk of water pollution and keep you on the right side of the rules. 
22 Oct 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (5.58 MB)
Water, hydrology and flooding
Guidance, notes, checklists and advice

FAQs on the 2nd edition Know the Rules booklet

This FAQ guide will help you navigate the 2nd edition of the Know the Rules guidance.
22 Oct 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (371.42 KB)
Water, hydrology and flooding
Guidance, notes, checklists and advice

Managing forest operations to protect the water environment

This guidance provides detailed supplementary guidance to forest managers, practitioners, planners, and supervisors on how forest operations should be planned and managed to protect the water environment.
22 Oct 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (1.57 MB)
Water, hydrology and flooding

Key publications available in Scottish Gaelic on request

We can provide Scottish Gaelic versions of our key publications. If you need a translation, let us know.
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