Friday, 28 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland is asking people to avoid the east coast forests it manages while a Met Office amber storm warning is in effect. The warning for Storm Malik warns of potential wind speeds …
Friday, 28 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland is advising road users that traffic management measures will be in place at Glentress from approximately 14 February to 7 March. Temporary traffic lights will be in place a…
Friday, 28 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is inviting anyone living in and around Oban to give their views on a proposed ten-year management plan for Cologin Forest (2 miles south of Oban). The new plan sets …
Wednesday, 26 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland is making steady progress in clearing storm damage from trails and mountain biking routes across south Scotland. With many recreational facilities and trails now open, FLS …
Monday, 24 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland is inviting people living in and around Patna village to offer their views on the development of a revised Land Management Plan for Patna forest. The forest, which i…
Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland has cleared the Bennachie Visitor Centre car park in Aberdeenshire a week earlier than had been expected and made most of the trails accessible. Two long-distance trails re…
Monday, 17 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) post-Arwen clear-up work has seen the re-opening of the carpark at Bennachie Visitor Centre but the FLS team in the area is warning that other woodlands will take lo…
Friday, 14 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has urged amateur lumberjacks who are venturing in to forests to cut up windblown trees to stay at home and leave the job to the professionals. The call comes as staf…
Tuesday, 11 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) team in Aberdeenshire aims to re-open the visitor carpark at the Bennachie Visitor Centre later this month – on a temporary basis. Clearing the extensive Storm Arwe…
Wednesday, 05 January 2022
Forestry and Land Scotland has completed its expansion of the car park at Ben A’an. Supported by the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund, the work is one element of the Trossachs Visitor…
Thursday, 23 December 2021
Eight in 10 people polled recently agreed that there should be more forestry planted in the Scottish Highlands. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) which is looking to expand national forests in the reg…
Thursday, 23 December 2021
While many outdoor businesses are winding down for winter, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is gearing up for its busiest time of year, as a huge tree planting effort gets underway. This year’s routi…
Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Following up on one of its Climate Change Plan commitments to reduce its plastic waste, Forestry and Land Scotland is introducing biodegradable tree shelters. The step comes after FLS’ procurement te…
Wednesday, 22 December 2021
Forestry and Land Scotland’s North Region team is more aware than ever of the importance of its Steep Ground felling programme along the Great Glen as parts of the country deal with the aftermath of S…