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Larch trees, ash branch, caterpillar tractor, old birch

Historic woodland use

Scotland's forests have been exploited and managed for thousands of years. While there are no truly natural woodlands left, we have semi-natural woodland, and plantations where trees are grown for a specific purpose.

Exploring these forests provides clues to the past, including archaeological remains of the people who lived in and used these forests centuries ago.

Site locations

The place markers do not show the exact position of the sitesFor location details, please use the grid reference provided on the site pages.


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The woodland use sites