Woodland conservation

Our woodlands contain many of Scotland’s most threatened species. 

In our national forests you’ll find many different areas of woodland, from:

• ancient national woodland and remnants of the great Caledonian pine forest
• newly planted conifers
• lush broadleaf forests
• shrubby woodlands at the edge of the treeline
• trees at the side of rivers
• 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.