Wednesday, 07 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is starting preliminary preparations for a major felling operation at Dunardry Hill, Knapdale. Although harvesting is not due to begin on the 40ha site until late sum…
Wednesday, 07 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is inviting people living in and around Brodick to give their views on a how Merkland Forest is to be managed over the next ten years. Merkland Forest (681ha), on the…
Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland has reassured members of the public that the Glen Coe Lochan is refilling following a sluice gate block, last week. Concerns were raised when visitors to the lochan were di…
Friday, 02 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging members of the public to adhere to warning and safety signage to avoid putting themselves in danger from being crushed by trees, machinery or being ‘shot’ by…
Friday, 02 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland is calling for more to be done to highlight the responsibilities that go with access rights after a ranger was assaulted for asking that a campfire be extinguished. T…
Thursday, 01 June 2023
Scotland’s forests are home to some of our most beloved species: red squirrels, Scot’s pine, capercaillies and pine martens. These iconic creatures often take the spotlight when the subjects of biodi…
Thursday, 01 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is teaming up with the British Dragonfly Society to help protect and boost the population of some of the rarest dragonflies in the British Isles. Over 50 FLS sites ar…
Thursday, 01 June 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland is calling for visitors to exercise extreme caution as it works with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) and neighbouring land owners to tackle a large wildfire near…
Thursday, 01 June 2023
An estimated 20 million birch seeds have been scattered on the hillside above the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful thanks to Forestry and Land Scotland’s use of drone technology. The drone seeding is …
Thursday, 25 May 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland Environment Team and a group of volunteers have just spent two mornings counting endangered black grouse during their annual lek on an estate in Perthshire recently acquired…
Monday, 22 May 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is formally passing back the Scallastle car park to its private owner, although visitors will still be able to access the trail on foot from Craignure under The Scotti…
Friday, 19 May 2023
Helping young people understand the need for peatland restoration was the aim of a successful outing for Golspie High School pupils to Dalchork Forest last month, thanks to Forestry and Land Scotland …
Friday, 12 May 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is using drones to help map the best areas to focus rhododendron removal efforts in a bid to give breathing room to Scotland’s rainforests. FLS has been working for o…
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Forestry and Land Scotland’s deer management team in Aberfoyle have taken a step towards making deer management a Net Zero activity. Thanks to the FLS sustainability fund solar panels have been insta…