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Land management plan consultations
Our vision is to look after Scotland’s forests and land, for the benefit of all, now and for the future . We therefore take long term planning very seriously, ensuring our resources are best allocated to contribute to improving the environment,...
Car parking
of these car parks to help maintain our facilities and look after the forests and wildlife. Blue badge holders park free at all our car parks. You can find out more by reading our Charge Parking terms and conditions (PDF). Terms and conditions for the...
Management Board
our South Region. His role is to protect and maintain the forests on behalf of Scottish Government Ministers, co-ordinating all aspects of forest management to contribute to Government objectives. He started working for the Commission as a Harvesting...
Tweed Valley Osprey Project news update: 26 July
Tweed Valley Osprey Project Co-ordinator, Di Bennett, brings us the latest update from the nest. The whole family at home All three chicks in the main osprey nest successfully fledged during the past week, each displaying varying degrees of confidence...
A guide to Scotland's Forest Parks
rich in wildlife and plant species, our six Forest Parks play a vital role in the nation's economy, attracting visitors from all over the world. They are also at the heart of our communities, offering space for natural play, exercise, or leisure...
Seed Collecting
year, the UK plants an astonishing number of trees, even though we’re agreed we still need to plant more. But where do they all come from? There’s no tree warehouse with saplings ready to go. We don’t import trees from abroad because the risk of...
Take the plunge: wonderful waterfall walks
Rushing water. A glint of silver as salmon leap and swim upstream. Sunlight filtering through tall trees catches droplets of moisture, casting rainbows everywhere you look. There’s no denying it - waterfalls make for spectacular destinations, some of...
Wilsontown's history timeline
built at Wilsontown and another blowing engine (see image, right) of greater power is set going. Produce includes pig iron, ballast for ships and shot (4-18 pounders inclusive). William Wilson Snr and Alexander Gunn do not see eye to eye on the...
Deadwood
It’s estimated that up to a third of all European forest species depend on deadwood for their survival. The trouble is that dead trees and decaying logs don’t always look very attractive. So, let’s see if we can convince you. The facts Many species of...
Fire safety call to forest visitors
Forestry and Land Scotland has urged all forest visitors to follow good fire prevention practice after a devastating but preventable wildfire broke out near Loch Morlich over the weekend. (5-6 June) Around seven hectares of forest (equal to around...
Spooky spots to visit
Scotland is soaked in historical intrigue, mystery and often grisly happenings. We all love a spooky story, and there's no better time than All Hallows' Eve to uncover some of the secrets the forests across Scotland hold. Read on if you dare!...
Season finale!
last week for the summer osprey season… but it has been a great year at the main nest and the three young ospreys are doing really well. They give the impression of feistiness and strength, especially when compared with last years young ones. The...
Stay the Night back with new destinations
several new locations this season. The Black Isle, Loch Lomond, Loch Awe and Aberdeenshire are the latest scenic destinations allowing visitors to overnight responsibly in FLS managed forests and will feature as part of around 40 sites stretching from...
Wind blow and deadwood in forests can be a force for good
managers now purposely leave a proportion of wind blow and deadwood – instead of ‘tidying up’ forests, to create habitats for all kinds of species. Our Environmental Advisor, Philippa Murphy, explains more about the wind blow and deadwood programme,...
Pre-flight checks…
exerciser compared to the more laid-back sisters and, sometimes while they were being fed, he would be flapping and doing small bunny hops to lift off fractionally and then drop back down again. 301 feeding herself 301 feeding herself on the right On...
Forester (Work Programme Manager)
We are recruiting for a Work Programme Manager to develop programmes of work across all our forestry, environmental and recreation activities to encourage efficient sequencing and integration of work. If you enjoy getting outside, working with others...
Out of season deer control on Scotland’s national forests and land
targets. Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) delivers first class deer management across the national forests and land, allowing deer and trees to co-exist. FLS also delivers high environmental and animal welfare standards, for example showing leadership...
The Apprentice's View
for Learner of the Year. After almost a year in the role, we asked Rachel to give us her thoughts on modern forestry, the challenges faced, and how young people can thrive in this industry. I’ve been a Trees and Timber Apprentice with Forestry and Land...
Walking
for dog-walking or getting some exercise, to majestic mountain viewpoints and some of the world’s most iconic scenery, it's all waiting for you to explore. Find a forest for walking All of our forest webpages contain details on the distance, time and...
Foraging: Eat your way closer to nature
We can’t all be the next Masterchef or future Mary Berry, but there’s plenty of food in the forest that anyone can whip up into a tasty treat! From mushrooms to berries, you can find all sorts of fresh and organic edibles growing all across Scotland....