Car-park closures
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
Residents in Nairn, Forres, Elgin and surrounding communities are being advised by Forestry and Land Scotland that its car parks at Roseisle Forest and at Wellhill in Culbin Forest are to be closed fo…
Comments invited on Gamesleuch plan
Monday, 14 June 2021
Forestry and Land Scotland is inviting people living in and around Ettrick to offer their views on the land management plan for Gamesleuch. This 477 hectare woodland (1km east of Ettrick) is m…
CivTech seed innovation to help trees grow with less water
Wednesday, 09 June 2021
A revolutionary new, wholly eco-friendly seed coating and soil treatment that boosts tree seed germination is being trialled at Forestry and Land Scotland’s Newton Nursery with great success. Growing…
Ridge path diversion for forestry ops
Tuesday, 08 June 2021
Hill walkers and climbers visiting Lochaber are advised that access to Beinn a Bheither, by South Ballachulish, will be affected by a diversion as Forestry and Land Scotland carries out some tree fell…
Fire safety call to forest visitors
Tuesday, 08 June 2021
Forestry and Land Scotland has urged all forest visitors to follow good fire prevention practice after a devastating but preventable wildfire broke out near Loch Morlich over the weekend. (5-6 June) …
Craigmonie Woodland, Drumnadrochit has a new lease of life
Thursday, 03 June 2021
Members of the Craigmonie Woodland Association (CWA) have been celebrating the success of their efforts with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) as their local woodland takes on a new lease of life. Wit…
Feedback sought on ten-year management plan for Kilgallioch forest
Thursday, 03 June 2021
Forestry and Land Scotland is inviting people living in and around Barrhill to offer their views on the development of a revised Land Management Plan for Kilgallioch forest. This 2,582 hectare…
Maximising fibre recovery from Scotland's national forests and land
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is developing a process to maximise the recovery of wood fibre from forestry sites. Wood fibre can include round timber such as logs, harvest residue such as b…
FLS scopes out forestry services
Monday, 17 May 2021
As it gears up to procure harvesting, extraction and chainsaw services for a new round of contracts, Forestry and Land Scotland is surveying forestry contractors to help it scope out the range a…
Visitors to Ben Wyvis urged to have 'plan B' ready
Monday, 17 May 2021
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is asking visitors to Ben Wyvis to plan ahead and have a ‘plan B’ destination in mind in case the car park is too full when they arrive. The call comes as growing num…
Balfour Browne Trophy recognises outstanding contribution to deer management
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
Forestry and Land Scotland’s Bruce Sewell has been awarded the Balfour Browne Trophy for his outstanding contribution to the management of wild deer in Scotland. Bruce (who is based in Doune, Perthsh…
Call for caution to help prevent wildfire
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
With a ‘very high –extreme’ fire risk warning in place until 17 April, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging all members of the public living on Scotland’s east coast and in the central belt to o…
FLS focus on fire-awareness
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
With a high to extreme fire risk warning in place for much of Scotland’s east coast over the next few days, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging all members of the public to observe wildfire pre…
Forestry and Land Scotland gearing up for visitors’ return
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Forestry and Land Scotland is getting set to welcome back tens of thousands of visitors to its sites across the country this summer as COVID restrictions ease and Scotland prepares to take a big breat…