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Tree planting can aid farms as well as planet |
The farming and forestry sectors are getting together to agree how best to tackle climate change. |
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New Interactive Red Squirrel Website Launched |
Britain’s first ever interactive red squirrel website was launched with the help of pupils at Aviemore Primary School. |
Forestry Commission extends certification to include second scheme |
The Forestry Commission has adopted dual certification of the management of its 750,000 hectares of forest and woodland in Great Britain. |
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Partners gear up to deliver green vision for central Scotland |
Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham visited Craigmillar to see how the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) initiative could help transform this area of Edinburgh and contribute to a better environment for the whole central belt of Scotland. |
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African teenagers saddle up for Cumbernauld’s biking |
Teenagers from Eritrea in North Africa recently stepped up a gear and tried their hand at mountain biking in Cumbernauld Glen for the very first time. |
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First Chair for Central Scotland Green Network |
Europe’s biggest greenspace project now has a champion to drive forward the transformation of Scotland’s central belt into a more attractive place to live and work. |
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Views wanted over Galloway bothies |
Forestry Commission Scotland is looking for the views of hill walkers and the general public over the future use of two mountain bothies found in Galloway Forest Park. |
Enter for Scotland’s 2010 silver jubilee woodland awards programme now! |
Entries are invited to Scotland's premier woodland awards programme. |
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Clamp down on illegal off-roading in Aberdeenshire's forests |
Forestry Commission Scotland staff in Aberdeenshire have clamped down on illegal and potentially dangerous 4x4, quad and trail bike activity in Fetterresso Forest. |
Forestry Commission Scotland invites responses to Gaelic language plan |
Forestry Commission Scotland is asking members of the public, partner agencies, groups and organisations to offer comment in its new Gaelic Language Plan. |
Mountain Woodland rarities feature in new exhibition |
If you were asked where you might find trees that are covered in hair and just love to be buried in snow, or others that only grow to be 50cm high, what would you say? |
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Silver tourism award for David Marshall Lodge |
Aberfoyle’s reputation as a green tourism hub is growing – thanks to David Marshall Lodge recently being awarded a silver ‘Green Business Tourism’ Award. |
Highlands at forefront of native woodland creation |
One of the largest woodland creation schemes in the north of Scotland is set to take place on the south side of Loch Ness – thanks to the Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP). |
Bikers challenge the dark side |
Mountain bikers from all over Britain are being challenged to turn to the dark side in an astronomical two-wheeled event, the likes of which has never been seen before. |
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Funding limit relaxed to speed up tree planting |
The Scottish Government has announced an initiative which should help speed up new woodland planting being funded through the Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP). |
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Boost for Borders wildlife and heritage |
The Borders’ rich heritage and diverse wildlife are the top priority of new conservation ranger, Charles Cuthbert, who has recently joined Forestry Commission Scotland. |
7stanes comes to Belfast |
The south of Scotland 7stanes project is to visit Belfast in February and spread the mountain biking message to the people of Northern Ireland. |
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Biomass uptake generates economic and business boost |
The growing popularity of biomass as an alternative heating fuel for Scottish businesses is helping to develop a new economic sector that is bringing jobs and wealth to rural economies across the country. |
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Urban woodlands set for makeovers |
Grant funding of over £642,000 has been awarded to 15 projects across Scotland to help spruce up local woodlands for people to enjoy. |
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Wind energy projects being explored |
Forestry Commission Scotland has today announced details of a new phase of forestry sites to be explored for wind energy potential. |
Military Road Survey highlights possibilities |
The surviving remnants of one of Scotland’s largest historical features will have a better chance of being conserved thanks to Forestry Commission Scotland. |
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Study to explore private sector tourism development opportunities in Tweed Valley |
As part of a follow up to a Scotland wide investigation by Scottish Development International, Forestry Commission Scotland is to explore the potential for private sector tourism development around Glentress Forest and the Tweed Valley. |
Study will explore private sector investment at Leanachan Forest |
Forestry Commission Scotland is to explore the viability for a private sector tourism and leisure related development opportunity within Leanachan Forest, near Fort William. |
7stanes comes to Belfast |
The south of Scotland 7stanes project is to visit Belfast in February and spread the mountain biking message to the people of Northern Ireland. |
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Sea eagles a soaring success on Mull |
White-tailed sea eagles are thriving on Mull with 10 chicks fledging from seven nests in last year’s breeding season. |
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Foresters highlight safety after big freeze |
Forestry Commission Scotland is asking the public to be careful when visiting forests once the big freeze starts to thaw. |
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Pamela Warhurst appointed Chair of Forestry Commission |
The appointment of Pamela Warhurst as Chair of the Forestry Commission has been welcomed by Tim Rollinson, Director-General. |
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Grant support for businesses switching to biomass |
Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) are being encouraged to take advantage of a new round of funding to help them switch over to woodfuel. |
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RSPB Scotland takes advantage of NFLS |
RSPB Scotland has applied to the National Forest Land Scheme (NFLS) to purchase around 1705ha of the dyke and Forsinain plantations in North Sutherland. |
North Sutherland Community group applies to NFLS |
The North Sutherland Community Forestry Trust (NSCFT) has applied to the National Forest Land Scheme (NFLS) to purchase 484.5ha of the Dyke and Forsinain plantations in North Sutherland, as well as the 82ha heritage sites at Rosal and Truderscaig. |
Role of Scotland’s forests to become more prominent |
With the threat of climate change being the biggest challenge facing the planet, Scotland’s national forest and woodlands are of greater relevance and value to society than ever before. |
Bid to conserve heritage woodland pasture |
Conserving the last surviving traces of enlightened, centuries-old land use practices are the focus of new Forestry Commission Scotland guidance, published this week. |