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Scottish Windblow Contingency Plan

Last updated :01 Oct 2025

Topic: Manage forests

Sub topic: Forest operations

This plan describes preparation strategies for major windblow events in Scottish forests. It is recommended that all forests have a windblow contingency plan.

Summary

All forest owners, managers and timber stakeholders should be participants in windblow contingency planning processes. 


Aims of this plan

  • Preparation: To advise on mitigating actions before a potentially major windblow event
  • Response: To ensure national, regional, and local forest sector responses are co-ordinated
  • Recovery: To minimize disruptions, mitigate damages, and maximise the value of windblown timber

Scottish Windblow Contingency Plan

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