We are supporting the maintenance and growth of Scotland's forests and forestry industry, so that we may continue to enjoy the many benefits they bring to our economy, wellbeing and the environment.
Actions
Two executive agencies of the Scottish Government deliver forestry and land management functions:
Scottish Forestry, which is responsible for:
- regulatory functions
- policy development and implementation (including forestry strategy)
- support functions, including the administration of forestry grants
- promoting sustainable forestry
Forestry and Land Scotland which is responsible for:
- managing the Scottish Ministers' land known as the national forests and land
Background
Forestry strategy
We published Scotland’s Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 in February 2019. The strategy presents our 50-year vision for Scotland’s forests and woodlands, and provides a 10-year framework for action.
Read more information on the implementation of the Strategy.
Devolution of forestry
We completed the devolution of forestry to Scotland on 1 April 2019.
We produced a report setting out the administrative arrangements for the devolution of Forestry in March 2019.
Bills and legislation
The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 makes new provisions regarding Scottish Ministers’ functions in relation to forestry.
More information on forestry legislation as part of the devolution of Forestry is in our forestry devolution resource list.
Contact
Scottish Forestry
Use Scottish Forestry’s contact form for enquiries regarding:
- regulatory functions
- policy development and implementation (including forestry strategy)
- support functions, including the administration of forestry grants
- promoting sustainable forestry
Post:
Scottish Forestry
Saughton House
Broomhouse
Edinburgh
EH11 3XD
Forestry and Land Scotland
For enquiries regarding management of the National Forest Estate:
Email: enquiries@forestryandland.gov.scot
Telephone: 0300 067 6000
Post:
Forestry and Land Scotland National Office
Great Glen House
Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW