The Freedom of Information Act (Scotland)
The Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) gives you the right to access information held by us.
The Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) give you a similar right to ask us for environmental information. You do not have to mention this legislation in your request.
Anyone can request information. There are no restrictions on your age, nationality or where you live.
To follow regulations, we need your full name and contact address (postal or email address).
Guide to information
The information you need might already be available. Under FOI legislation, we must explain the type of information we publish often.
This information, as well as further details about our FOI process and obligations, is in our guide to information.
How to request information
Write to:
Forestry and Land Scotland Head Office
Great Glen House
Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
Email: freedomofinformation@forestryandland.gov.scot
Tel: 0300 067 6000
Your request must include:
- your full name
- a contact address (postal or email address)
- a description of the information you want
If you leave a phone number, we can contact you if we have any further questions.
You can ask for information in a particular format, such as paper or electronic copies.
You can find out more about your right to access information at the Scottish Information Commissioner website.
Costs
We don't charge for answering information requests.
When you'll get a response
You should receive a response from us within 20 working days.
If we can't give you the information
Our aim is to provide information whenever possible. If we don't hold the information or there is a valid reason to withhold it, we will explain why in our response.
We may also refuse your request if it would cost more than £600 to find and provide the information.
If you're unhappy with our decision or how we have dealt with your request, you can ask us to review this. If you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner.