Scottish Forestry

The @ScotGov's forestry policy, support & regulation agency. All enquiries via please as we can't respond on everything here.

[The Scottish Farmer @scottishfarmer]

Trees in the spotlight at Royal Highland Show reception https://t.co/8bycto2npN

[Scottish Land & Estates @ScotLandEstates]

Find Scottish Land & Estates at the Royal Highland Show on 4th Avenue!
Our team will be there all four days - drop by for a chat and say hello 👋

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

“It’s amazing that you can round a corner into a woodland and the air’s still...but go back and you’re in gale force winds.”

👉Read our case study to find out how the Dobie family is transforming their farm with woodlands.
https://t.co/0dkPbjSU8A

#IntegratingTrees

[Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust]

Our next event in Craigmillar Castle Park as part of the Summer Programme is a Solstice Celebration on the 20th of June from 1pm to 4pm. Expect the usual combination of woodland play, crafts, music and games. Please share with friends.

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Have trees or woodland on your farm or croft? We’d love to hear from you!

Scottish Forestry and partners are carrying out new research into how trees and woodland impact farm productivity.

Complete our survey to share your views: https://t.co/TNIdlkb2WV

#IntegratingTrees

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Are you attending NSA Scotsheep 2026 next week? 🐑

Visit the Scottish Forestry stand to find out how trees could benefit your business. We'll be in shed 10!

#NSAScotsheep #IntegratingTrees

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

We’re launching a new mini-series about trees on farms and crofts. 🌳🚜

Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing real-life examples, events and resources on everything from woodland creation to biodiversity and farm productivity.

Follow along using #IntegratingTrees

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Join us at the @ScotlandRHShow - Friday 19 June, 1:30pm 🌳🐮

Join Scottish Forestry, @ScotLandEstates
and the Integrating Trees Network for an informal reception at the Scottish Land and Estates marquee exploring how trees can benefit your business.

https://t.co/3tMq7soKHF

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

🌿🏆 The @APHAgovuk exhibit recently won a Gold Medal and Best GreenSTEM Exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The stand showed how sniffer dogs can help detect plant pests and diseases, building on pioneering work by our tree health team, with @Forest_Research and partners.

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

The Green Team creates helps children and young people connect with nature, others and themselves.

The charity recently received support from our community fund to run woodland volunteer sessions for 79 young people.

Apply for the 2026 to 2027 fund now: https://t.co/8PIB4beDOh

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Learning and development is a key part of Scottish Forestry, especially for staff new to the sector.

We recently relaunched our Forestry for Non-Foresters course, helping colleagues build knowledge.

Thanks to John Deere for hosting in Perth. Staff loved the tour and machines!

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

This #BiodiversityDay, we’re celebrating how forests support nature.

Scotland’s forests, including those planted for timber, are home to an incredible variety of wildlife.

Learn about the work we do to support biodiversity: https://t.co/QL2fjBp1yY

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Woodlands Wheels is an innovative project funded by our Woods for All programme. It uses cycling to encourage people to access woodlands.

Woods for All funding for 2026/27 is open for applications until noon on 31 May.

Find out more: https://t.co/RXsOAHIxXy

#GreenHealthWeek

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Congratulations @JimFairlieLogie. All our staff at Scottish Forestry very much look forward to continue working with you to support the forestry sector in Scotland. 🌲🌳🌲🌳

[Jim Fairlie SNP MSP for Perthshire South + K-Shire @JimFairlieLogie]

It is a huge honour to continue in my government role, albeit different to my last role , which now includes agriculture marine and islands. I will work to ensure I engage extensively with stakeholders and ensure effective delivery

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Scottish Forestry supports Outdoor and Woodland Learning Scotland.

In 2025, the Tayside group delivered a wellbeing workshop, sharing nature-based ways to support children and young people’s mental health, including yoga.

Find out more: https://t.co/3GCuTeZOLa

#GreenHealthWeek

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

🌿Branching Out is a woodland referral programme developed by Scottish Forestry for people accessing mental health services across Scotland.

Find out more about Branching Out and the benefits of woodlands for health and wellbeing: https://t.co/8gPRyf1Ijp

#GreenHealthWeek

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Help to protect our trees. Soil and leaf litter on footwear can spread pests, diseases and invasive species.

• Arrive with clean footwear
• Remove soil and debris between visits
• Clean your boots before your next trip

#PlantHealthWeek #KeepItClean

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Do you have expertise in economic modelling, pest modelling or remote sensing?

We’ll soon be inviting tenders to join our tree health research framework.

Register interest via Public Contracts Scotland:
https://t.co/8m80Q1mQne

#PlantHealthWeek

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

Data management, analysis and visualisation are vital for plant health. Our tree health data team provides mapping and stats to keep woodlands healthy.

📊Last year they handled over:

1000 flagged trees
600 insect trap visits
950 lab results
450 confirmed cases

#PlantHealthWeek

[Scottish Forestry @scotforestry]

It’s #PlantHealthWeek! Did you know preventing pests and diseases is easier than removing them?

Tree professionals, landowners and managers can take simple steps, such as:

• Reporting issues to TreeAlert
• Keeping vehicles and machinery clean

https://t.co/HOjreIhBMH