Summary
Briefing note 53 outlines changes to Scottish Forestry's public registers that come into effect from Tuesday 3 November 2026.
These changes are part of our work to create a more consistent, transparent and efficient woodland creation process across Scotland.
The new arrangements will provide stakeholders with easier access to information on proposals, helping them to understand proposals and provide comments at the consultation stage.
The briefing note provides information on:
- changes to Scottish Forestry's public registers
- new arrangements for publishing woodland creation proposals and felling permission applications
- how stakeholders can view proposals and submit comments during consultation periods
- transitional arrangements for moving to the new system
