Summary
Minutes from the Executive Board meeting in November 2024.
The Executive Board of Scottish Forestry discussed key strategic and operational updates, including progress on woodland creation targets pending the 2025/26 budget, a successful milestone in the website redevelopment project, and preparations for implementing a 35-hour working week based on staff feedback. The Board also reviewed the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan, agreed on realistic timelines for gender pay gap and youth engagement actions, and supported the development of a Women’s Network. Additional items included updates on internal policies and the scheduling of follow-up actions across several initiatives.