Review of land managed by Forestry Commission Scotland (2004)

 

In 2004, a comprehensive review of forests and other land managed by Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) took place.  The reasons for the review are set out in the public consultation paper: Review of land managed by Forestry Commission Scotland (PDF 372k).

The Review Working Group's report

On 28 October 2004, following the review exercise, Scottish Ministers announced that they accepted all the recommendations contained in the Review Working Group's report (PDF 228k).

Aspects of the review

Economic analysis of the forest estate managed by Forestry Commission Scotland

As part of the review, an economic analysis of the contribution of the forest estate managed by FCS was carried out. 

• Read the report on the economic contribution of the forest estate managed by FCS (PDF 1.6Mb).

Public consultation

A public consultation exercise sought views from the public on the future of Scotland's national forests.  The consultation period ended on 27 February 2004.  Over 400 replies to public consultation paper (PDF 372k) were received and several public consultation meetings were held around Scotland (reports on which are provided below).

• Read the report on responses to the public consultation (PDF 461k).

Consultation documents

• Public consultation paper: Review of land managed by Forestry Commission Scotland (PDF 372k)
• Map showing the location of woods and forests in Scotland (PDF 798k)
• Map showing main Forestry Commission Scotland recreation sites (PDF 2.7Mb) 
• Map showing ancient and long established woodlands within Scotland's national forests (PDF 2Mb)
• Map showing the location of sawmills, wood production facilities and forestry-related businesses (PDF 1.3Mb)

Reports from public consultation meetings

• Report from public consultation meeting held in Oban, 19 January 2004 (PDF 106k)
• Report from public consultation meeting held in Dundee, 20 January 2004 (PDF 88k)
• Report from public consultation meeting held in Dingwall, 22 January 2004 (PDF 107k)
• Report from public consultation meeting held in Newton St Boswell, 23 January 2004 (PDF 106k)
• Report from public consultation meeting held in Newton Stewart, 26 January 2004 (PDF 113k)
• Report from public consultation meeting held in Glasgow, 28 January 2004 (PDF 134k)
• Report from public consultation meeting held in Inverurie, 29 January 2004 (PDF 106k)