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Call for caution to help prevent wildfire

Tuesday, 13 April 2021

With a ‘very high –extreme’ fire risk warning in place until 17 April, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging all members of the public living on Scotland’s east coast and in the central belt to o…

FLS focus on fire-awareness

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

With a high to extreme fire risk warning in place for much of Scotland’s east coast over the next few days, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging all members of the public to observe wildfire pre…

Views sought on plans for Pitlochry forests

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

Forestry and Land Scotland is inviting everyone with an interest in how two of its forests near Pitlochry are managed over the next 20 years to offer their views in an online consultation.  …

New approach to deer management tenders

Monday, 22 March 2021

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has published a Prior Information Notice (PIN) on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) inviting deer and wildlife management professionals to help shape the way that it ten…

Views sought on plans for Strathspey forests

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Forestry and Land Scotland is inviting everyone with an interest in how its Strathspey forests are managed over the next 20 years to offer their views in an online consultation.    The…

Forestry and Land Scotland welcomes venison campaign

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

While many Scots enjoy venison in restaurants and on special occasions at home, a new campaign is urging consumers to make venison a more regular feature in their diet. Forestry and Land Scotland (FL…

New electric vehicles for forestry agencies

Friday, 05 March 2021

The latest batch of electric vehicles for use by the Scottish Government’s forestry agencies has been delivered, eight Kia ENiro’s cars and three Nissan eNV200 light commercial vans. Purchase of the …

Public asked to help stop Cow Hill vandals

Friday, 19 February 2021

Forestry and Land Scotland’s Fort William team is hoping to tap in to local community spirit to deal with anti-social behaviour and vandalism at its Cow Hill Trail.  They are asking anyone with …