Timber harvesting and processing

In Scotland the small-scale timber processing sector largely consists of small scale static and mobile sawmillers.

Many of these are involved with making flooring, cladding and furniture.

We work with the Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmillers and Scottish Furniture Makers Association to promote the range, quality and use of Scottish grown hardwoods and niche softwoods like:

• Douglas fir
• larch
• Western red cedar
• oak
• elm
• ash

We also provide guidance and resources to help develop this sector.

A harvesting and processing grant is available to support the purchase of new equipment to increase the management, harvesting and processing of timber from:

• small woodlands
• undermanaged woodlands
• farm woodlands

Harvesting and processing grant (Rural payments and services website)