Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. At Forestry and Land Scotland we are lucky to have our own team of scientists, engineers and conservationists developing our forests and champ…
Sunday, 02 February 2025
Wetlands are land areas that are saturated or flooded with water either permanently or seasonally. Here in Scotland, we have wetland habitat of international importance. Through a combination of best …
Tuesday, 28 January 2025
In the wake of Storm Eowyn, we’re urging visitors to exercise extreme caution if they’re visiting woodlands in west, south, and central Scotland. The call comes as our staff continue to assess the le…
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
We currently have a fleet of 22 machines which are operated by skilled staff who work in all kinds of conditions to ensure our FSC certified timber gets cut in the most efficient, safe, and sustainab…
Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Red Squirrel Appreciation Day falls on the 21 January this year and we're sharing some of our favourite spots to watch these charismatic creatures. Red squirrels can be seen all year round and in many…
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
With winter solstice just days away, we thought we'd share some great places to explore during this time of year. Whether you fancy something active or want to get outside and connect with nature, the…
Friday, 13 December 2024
Our teams have put up almost 14 km of fencing to exclude deer and rabbits from sections of the riverbank to protect young trees. Planning Forester Sophie Cade said: “This fencing work is an imp…
Friday, 06 December 2024
Are you planning to visit any of our forests? It’s important to always follow our safety signage and prepare in advance. This is particularly important in the winter when the weather impacts forest co…
Tuesday, 03 December 2024
The two adults and three kits have been released into restored wetland habitat, where our staff have created a network of ponds and new native woodland along the riparian corridor of Duchray Wa…
Monday, 25 November 2024
This week is National Tree Week. Established by the Tree Council, National Tree Week marks the beginning of the annual tree planting season across the UK. Trees are an important asset for our future a…
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Glasgow may be the most densely populated city in Scotland but there are plenty of places to explore and relax in. With many people not having access to a garden, the parks and woodlands around our ci…
Monday, 18 November 2024
The Iron Age dun of Kraiknish sits on the top of a rocky knoll on the coastline at the mouth of Loch Eynort on Skye. It was built around 2000 years ago, and now survives as a drystone wall that measur…
Sunday, 03 November 2024
The Angus Glens are the southern gateway to the Cairngorms National Park and we’re privileged to be looking after them for the future. Last September we hosted scientists from across the UK at G…
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Did you know that Scotland is home to ten of the 17 bat species living and breeding in the UK? Some of the biggest threats to bats come from habitat destruction and fragmentation such as roads,…