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Knock of Luce management plan review

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is inviting local people in the vicinity of Glenluce and Glencowan to give their views on a ten-year update plan for woodlands and land at Knock of Luce. The plan conc…

Reservoir safety checks more imperative than ever

Friday, 02 May 2025

With Scotland experiencing more frequent episodes of heavy rain, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is continuing with its latest round of safety and integrity checks on the 16 reservoirs – often referr…

Ex Swedish army bridges help conserve SAC

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) recycling of two Swedish ex-army bridges has helped cut costs – and conserve a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Sold online by a specialist company that deals in …

National Walking Month

Wednesday, 30 April 2025

As National Walking Month starts off on 1 May, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is inviting everyone to come and wander in the woodlands it manages. With spring turning into summer there is no better …

History comes alive at ancient Galloway site

Monday, 28 April 2025

Visitors to the ancient chambered cairn of Boreland in Knockman Wood, Galloway can now step back in time to see how the ruin once looked around 6000 years ago. An enormous pile of stones is all that r…

Forestry civil engineers given a head start

Monday, 28 April 2025

Civil engineers and civil engineering supervisors taking up a role with Forestry and Land Scotland are taking part in training days to get an understanding of the range of issues that they might have …