A welcome to our work, from our Chief Executive
We’re a Scottish Government agency with the important job of looking after something incredibly valuable to the people of Scotland and its visitors – Scotland’s national forests and land.
With over 300 destinations across Scotland for visitors to explore, there’s no shortage of woods, forests and places of interest. Whether it’s stargazing from Galloway Forest Park, mountain-biking in Glentress, or discovering rare wildflowers and birds at Glenmore, there’s a special place for everyone.
Forestry and Land Scotland is run as a business. All our incomes are reinvested [...] to the benefit of Scotland’s economy, environment and society.
As well as helping people to enjoy the outdoors, we’re committed to supporting Scotland's climate change plan and increasing Scotland’s 'natural capital' – in other words, the natural resources that support our economy, society and environment. We do this in a number of ways from enhancing biodiversity, to providing vital timber supplies that support the forestry sector and many other businesses.
Forestry and Land Scotland is a 'public corporation' and is run as a business. All our incomes are reinvested in the management of the national forests and land to the benefit of Scotland’s economy, environment and society.
I hope you’re able to visit one of our destinations, commune with nature by taking a woodland walk, or something more adventurous. Take a look at our blog or click ‘visit’ at the top of the page for ideas.