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Tyrebagger Christmas trees all booked up!
Forestry and Land Scotland’s Tyrebagger Christmas Tree booking system has been so popular that all of the approximately 3000 slots were allocated in just over a week after going live. Introduced this year to help keep people safe and to reduce the...
All about survival…
Mrs O and her three young but very grown up ospreys. All three young ospreys from the main nest are now flying and the good news is that they are returning to the nest to feed. Mrs O and SS are still here and SS is still bringing fish back for the...
Ten winter walks for the whole family
Whether it's your New Year's resolution to get active or you just need to burn off all that Christmas turkey and roast potatoes, January is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf, step outside, and reconnect with nature. Winter is one of Scotland's...
All in one view
trees to habitat restoration, recreation facilities and a whole lot more. A recent trip to Loch Trool in Dumfries and Galloway shows the variety of our work, all in one view. 1. Natural regeneration Our job is to plant and grow trees. However, why plant...
Patience needs to be exercised above all else
the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions, FLS is encouraging everyone to exercise their patience first and foremost. The call from FLS Chief Executive, Simon Hodgson, highlights that the forestry organisation’s leisure and recreation facilities –...
School holiday activities on a budget
your holidays, of course, is to make new memories with friends and family... but keeping the kids entertained is always a challenge, especially with the cost of indoor activities in towns and cities. Looking for something a bit more healthy, active, and...
Energy Offering Application Process and Guidance
such this process is outwith the ambit of the procurement regulations. However we do intend to follow a standard process to allow a fair opportunity to be presented. Where only one Application is received for a site, FLS will evaluate this on its merits...
FLS urges people to stay local for the Easter weekend
stay local for the Easter weekendAhead of the long Easter weekend Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is reminding people that all of its car parks and visitor facilities remain closed as part of Scotland’s response to the challenges of COVID-19...
Mountain biking
Scotland is one of the best places on the planet for mountain biking. The network of exhilarating and challenging world-class trails forests have made the country a big hit on the mountain biking world map. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to develop...
Forest Planner
read some testimonials from current Forest Planners: Catriona Maclennan, on the diversity of her work: "The planning role is all encompassing – a jack of all trades. I can use my experience gained from carrying out most types of manual work to...
Go West! Fantastic forests by ferry
the hustle and bustle of the city and getting out into the wild. Crossing some water to get there makes the adventure all the more exciting. There are hidden forest gems and well-travelled trails all across Scotland’s coastline and islands, just a...
Permissions and permits
use as long as they comply with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code (SOAC) and Civil Aviation Authority guidance, Drone Code and all other legal requirements, such as those relating to privacy/data protection and wildlife protection. In such cases you will...
Party time
Iain and Norma Coates and Tony Lightley cutting the cake Saturday 8 June was a truly nostalgic day for the Tweed Valley Osprey project, as we celebrated the 20th birthday of our male osprey, White Leg SS. It was a lovely time to reminisce and reflect on...
Mapping the territory: World GIS Day
Support Team at Forestry and Land Scotland have a saying: “Everything happens somewhere." Mapping plays a huge role in all of the work that takes place in Scotland's forests, and without the technology behind GIS (Geographic Information Systems) , their...
Bats in Scotland’s forests
by an FLS wildlife expert Bats are remarkable creatures. They find their way using ‘echolocation’, sending out high-pitched calls that echo back and create a ‘sonic map’ of their environment, pinpointing potential prey with incredible accuracy. They...
Tweed Valley Forest Park zonings aim to increase everyone’s enjoyment
to help improve everyone’s enjoyment, minimise any future user conflicts and improve the natural environment in the Tweed Valley forests by setting out zones for different activities . The move is intended to support responsible access from mountain...
Biodiversity and you
conservation of habitats rich in biodiversity are being set up worldwide. So what exactly does the term mean, and what can we all do to help? We asked Forestry and Land Scotland’s Wildlife Ecologist, Kenny Kortland. What is biodiversity? Biodiversity is...
Camping in the Forest decision “totally unacceptable” says Ewing
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has branded the decision by Camping in the Forest (CiTF) to keep all their campsites closed for the remainder of the year as “totally unacceptable”. Scottish Ministers own Scotland’s national forests and land, with...
FLS leisure and recreation sites open for business
As Scotland’s tourism sector officially re-starts under the Scottish Government’s Phase 3 route map measures, Forestry and Land Scotland has pulled out all the stops to support the sector’s recovery and opened its visitor facilities across the country....
Our top all-abilities trails to explore this spring
We have a range of all-abilities trails that generally have a uniform surface, are wider, and are marked with easy-to-follow signage. Our all-abilities trails are wide, generally have a uniform surface, and are marked with clear, easy to follow...