Woodland conservation
Woodland conservation
Our woodlands contain many of Scotland’s most threatened species. All woodland, however, isn’t the same.
In Scotland's national forests you’ll find areas of ancient native woodland (including remnants of the great Caledonian pine forest) and newly planted conifers... lush broadleaf forests and shrubby woodland at the edge of the treeline... trees at the side of rivers, and trees around towns.
Through careful management and measured intervention, we’re helping to protect these unique habitats – and even the large forests that provide the majority of our timber are home to more important plants and animals than you might think.
Conservation stories
Native woodland in Glen Affric
Glen Affric is one of Scotland's national treasures and is home to an amazing variety of species and habitats.
Native woodland in Glen Affric
Black Wood of Rannoch
An ancient pine forest with trees thought to be hundreds of years old, the Black Wood is home to a rich variety of plants, insects, birds and animals.
The Great Trossachs Forest
We are working with partners to return this heavily grazed and commercially forested area to an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Woodland fringes
The woodland fringe is the zone of scattered trees and shrubs that once linked forests with open mountaintops.
Scotland's rainforest
Scotland’s temperate rainforest is home to rare and fascinating mosses, liverworts, lichens, fungi and ferns.
Riparian zones
The narrow strip of trees and vegetation on the banks of Scotland's watercourses are rich in biodiversity.
Rhododendron control
Don’t be fooled by its beautiful flowers... rhododendron is Scotland’s most threatening invasive non-native plant.
Deadwood
Don't be fooled by its appearance... Deadwood has huge ecological value!