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Important

The recent storm has affected many of our destinations; it will take us some time to assess the extent of the damage. We are prioritising tree clearance work based on immediate danger and/or access issues. If you are visiting please take extra care and report any specific concerns to your local regional office.

News

Fungus powering resilient woodland creation for FLS

Friday, 03 October 2025

An innovative approach to planting trees that harnesses the power of fungus is yielding positive results for Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS). As the UK celebrates Fungus Day 2025 on October 4, FLS …

Glentress skills area to open next week

Wednesday, 01 October 2025

The final piece of the Glentress Masterplan will be in place next week (8 Oct) when Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) formally opens the new skills area to the public. The Skills area is made up of f…

Forestry on Arran the focus of drop-in sessions

Friday, 12 September 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland is inviting residents to a drop-in session next month to learn more about FLS’ work and challenges for sustainable forest management on Arran. The events will provide an opp…

Steep ground harvesting operations to resume

Friday, 29 August 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland is to recommence re felling work on the steep slopes beside the A82 at Grotaig on 1 September. Harvesting work was suspended earlier in the year to allow Transport Scotland …

Car parks good for critically endangered beetles

Thursday, 21 August 2025

A critically endangered species of longhorn beetle has been found to be flourishing in Glenmore at a car park site managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS). Thought to be restricted to the Strathsp…

An ill wind…?

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland efforts to establish native woodland at a former commercial forestry site around Victoria Falls in Slattadale are slowly establishing a ‘new’ area of temperate Atlantic rain…

Accessible trails at heart of Laggan Wolftrax upgrades

Monday, 11 August 2025

Trails at Laggan Wolftrax have been upgraded and improved to allow riders using adaptive bikes to enjoy the mountain biking on offer. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and the community run Laggan Fore…

Two-years to repair bat roost bridges

Tuesday, 05 August 2025

Forestry and Land Scotland work to repair two masonry bridges in Rosehall Forest (nr Lairg) to allow access for timber harvesting has taken around two years to complete as experts worked around a colo…