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Guidance Note: The Provision of Archaeological Information and Advice in Scotland to meet the UKFS

This document outlines the type of archaeological survey which may be required to meet the UK Forestry Standard Forests and Historic Environment guidelines.
20 Oct 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (41.86 KB)
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UKFS stakeholder review information note

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
FILE (21.28 KB)
Best practice, methods and standards

The UK Forestry Standard - The governments' approach to sustainable forestry (5th edition)

The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) is the technical standard for sustainable forest management in the UK.
10 Dec 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (3.15 MB)
UK Forestry Standard (UKFS)

Summary of the review process to produce the 5th edition of the UK Forestry Standard (October 2023)

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
PDF (1.04 MB)

Reference table for managing the UKFS change

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
PDF (468.61 KB)

Information to support applicants and stakeholders

28 Oct 2024 (Updated date)
PDF (420.96 KB)
Best practice, methods and standards

The UK Forestry Standard (4th edition)

The UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) is the standard for sustainable forest management in the UK. It explains forestry practices, sets standards, and supports monitoring and reporting. 
16 Apr 2026 (Updated date)
PDF (2.28 MB)
UK Forestry Standard (UKFS)
Briefing and information notes

Briefing note 20 - UKFS Compliance Procedure

This briefing note introduces the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) Compliance Procedure which formalises our response to potential breaches of UKFS.
21 Oct 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (118.78 KB)
UK Forestry Standard (UKFS)
Briefing and information notes

UK Forestry Standard - update on review cycle

This note outlines the principles and process for the UKFS review cycle going forward from the current 5th edition.
01 Oct 2025 (Updated date)
PDF (83.87 KB)
UK Forestry Standard (UKFS)

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