Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Forestry and Land Scotland is reminding visitors to check storm damage updates on its website before visiting it’s forest in central Scotland. The reminder comes as FLS re-opens the trail on Conic Hil…
Thursday, 06 February 2025
A stalwart of the forestry industry and wildlife management, Forestry and Land Scotland Wildlife Ranger John McNulty has been awarded the Balfour-Browne Trophy for 2024 in recognition of the exception…
Monday, 03 February 2025
To help promote Children’s Mental Health week, Forestry and Land Scotland is inviting families and young people to visit a forest - and find out that a woodland walk works wonders. The theme for…
Sunday, 02 February 2025
Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) ongoing work to restore and protect globally important habitats is being celebrated as part of World Wetlands Day (Sunday, 2nd February). Through a combination of be…
Friday, 31 January 2025
Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) South Region teams are working at pace to allow the public back into storm hit forests where it is safe to do so. While local teams are making good progress on inspe…
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
In the wake of Storm Eowyn, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging visitors to exercise extreme caution if they are visiting woodlands in south and central Scotland. The call comes as FLS staff co…
Thursday, 23 January 2025
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is advising motorists heading north on the A9 to plan for short delays in their journey as felling operations at roadside get under way. Traffic control measures have …
Thursday, 23 January 2025
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is asking people to avoid forests it manages particularly across the central belt and parts of south west Scotland along with exposed western coastal areas this weeken…
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
Forestry and Land Scotland is seeking feedback from contractors to provide maintenance and improvements across its wide range of buildings. The survey will help FLS understand the size, scope an…
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
To help mark Red Squirrel Appreciation Day, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is inviting people to visit one of its woodlands and take a red squirrel wander to see if any red squirrels can be spied in…
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is inviting local residents to offer feedback on long-term plans for the future management of woodlands at East Loch Lomond and Garadhban. People living in Balma…
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
The latest phase of Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) felling work in Mabie forest will mean that for safety reasons the playpark and the lower part of the car park will be closed as from Monday 13 J…
Saturday, 28 December 2024
The Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) team behind the Community Asset Transfer Scheme (CATS) has enjoyed another busy year. The Community Asset Transfer Scheme (CATS) enables communities to take …
Friday, 20 December 2024
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has published the final draft of its plans to shape the recreational development of Newcastleton Forest. The framework is the culmination of wide-ranging public consul…