Forestry

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Conservation charity calls on Scottish Government to reverse forestry cuts

Forestry and Land Scotland polluted Loch Eck, which is home to Scotland’s rarest freshwater fish, the powan, and Loch Lussa, a protected site

Forestry and Land Scotland polluted Loch Eck, which is home to Scotland’s rarest freshwater fish, the powan, and Loch Lussa, a protected site

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The Ferret: Watchdog finds clear failings in efforts to protect Scotland’s lochs

There are positive signs for capercaillie numbers

There are positive signs for capercaillie numbers

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'Lifeline' for Scotland's capercaillie population as feeding trial successful

Young wych elm trees have been transferred from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and replanted in Glen Affric

Young wych elm trees have been transferred from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and replanted in Glen Affric

Forestry and Land Scotland

Ancient Highlands tree joined by new seedlings for first time 'in hundreds of years'

A new report suggests the pace of land price increases is slowing

A new report suggests the pace of land price increases is slowing

Scottish land market showing signs of slowdown as 'smaller' investors face exclusion

Helen McKay is taking up the post again

Helen McKay is taking up the post again

Scotland's chief forester wins re-appointment to role for another four years

Communities are set to benefit from the £2 million investment

Communities are set to benefit from the £2 million investment

Forest management

Scotland’s timber transport sector given £2 million investment

The event has been held in the Highlands for 40 years

The event has been held in the Highlands for 40 years

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Scottish dog sled rally cancelled after 40 years amid rising costs

The value of farmland in Scotland has risen by as much as 58%, according to a new report

The value of farmland in Scotland has risen by as much as 58%, according to a new report

Scottish farmland prices skyrocket 'by up to 58 per cent in three years'

Pictures show current restoration at the SSSI/SPA on Alladale wilderness estate, as well as a view of the SSSI/SPA before restoration

Pictures show current restoration at the SSSI/SPA on Alladale wilderness estate, as well as a view of the SSSI/SPA before restoration

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'Globally unique' Scottish pinewood restoration successful after two decades

Confirmation that the Scottish Government intends to bring in a full ban comes the day after gamekeepers told MSPs at Holyrood they would be in 'dire straits' if snares are banned

Confirmation that the Scottish Government intends to bring in a full ban comes the day after gamekeepers told MSPs at Holyrood they would be in 'dire straits' if snares are banned

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Scottish ministers reject call for snare licensing scheme and opt for full ban

The League Against Cruel Sports has raised concerns that drag hunting could be used as a guise for illegal fox hunting

The League Against Cruel Sports has raised concerns that drag hunting could be used as a guise for illegal fox hunting

Scottish Government to 'monitor' hunting law impacts amid fears of 'smokescreen'

Tarzan will be transported on the barge on Mondays and work through the week

Tarzan will be transported on the barge on Mondays and work through the week

Horse transported to work by barge to restore Highland Caledonian forest

Enjoying the high temperatures in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens tuesday. .Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald.19/7/16.

Enjoying the high temperatures in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens tuesday. .Pic Gordon Terris/The Herald.19/7/16.

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Scotland's best parks and gardens make others green with envy

Snares are often used by gamekeepers to protect birds like pheasants, but can lead to slow and painful deaths for trapped animals

Snares are often used by gamekeepers to protect birds like pheasants, but can lead to slow and painful deaths for trapped animals

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Scottish Government's wildlife reforms go 'above and beyond', says pest controller

Scotland's peatlands cover 20% of the country's land, but 80% of them are degraded and in need of restoration through projects such as this paludiculture trial

Scotland's peatlands cover 20% of the country's land, but 80% of them are degraded and in need of restoration through projects such as this paludiculture trial

Scotland should go 'much further' than EU's Nature Restoration Law, says think tank

The High Court removed the right to roam from Dartmoor land earlier this year

The High Court removed the right to roam from Dartmoor land earlier this year

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Almost two-thirds of public back right to roam introduction in England

Devil's Pulpit and Finnich Glen has been named Scotland's been named Scotland's best walking trail

Devil's Pulpit and Finnich Glen has been named Scotland's been named Scotland's best walking trail

Forestry statistics

Here are Scotland's top 10 best walking trails - from difficult to easy

Scotch Lamb is prized internationally, but how do tree-planting incentives supporting this sector?

Scotch Lamb is prized internationally, but how do tree-planting incentives supporting this sector?

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We need joined-up thinking on agriculture, rather than a mad rush to plant trees

A transmission tower in Killin within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park being brought down

A transmission tower in Killin within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park being brought down

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First pylon felled in a new Loch Lomond project to enhance scenery

Photo shows native woodland regeneration in the foreground, pond creation in the mid-ground and restored raised bog in the background

Photo shows native woodland regeneration in the foreground, pond creation in the mid-ground and restored raised bog in the background

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Rewilding network creates £1m boost as more than 108,000 trees planted

Environmental groups say beavers will benefit the local ecosystem of Glen Affric

Environmental groups say beavers will benefit the local ecosystem of Glen Affric

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Beavers set to return to Highland glen for first time in 400 years

Nicola Sturgeon announced she will stand aside as Scotland's First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon announced she will stand aside as Scotland's First Minister

Scotland's forestry sector under Nicola Sturgeon 'has thrived'

Work is under way at attractions such as Conic Hill

Work is under way at attractions such as Conic Hill

National park presses forward with improvement work ahead of tourist season

The community has planned tree-planting days

The community has planned tree-planting days

Community woodland plan takes root with thousands of trees

Forestry has been called a thriving sector in Scotland

Forestry has been called a thriving sector in Scotland

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Scotland should be 'justifiably proud' of forestry sector that 'punches above weight'

We must show voters how to end depopulation and environmental degradation that inflict on deep harm on many rural and urban communities.

We must show voters how to end depopulation and environmental degradation that inflict on deep harm on many rural and urban communities.

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Land reform and independence are inseparable aims as we are mere tenants in our own lands

Campaigners had hoped to save the sawmill

Campaigners had hoped to save the sawmill

Cairngorms sawmill loses fight to stay open as owners confirm site's fate

Members of the Royal Company of Archers march at St Giles Cathedral

Members of the Royal Company of Archers march at St Giles Cathedral

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This group existing shows Scots we haven’t tackled land reform well enough

Heather McGowan, one of the trainees with the 'Skills for Rewilding' programme. Photo: Trees for Life

Heather McGowan, one of the trainees with the 'Skills for Rewilding' programme. Photo: Trees for Life

Young Scots have growing appetite to work in rewilding, charity funds

The pine weevil, which destroys conifer trees, is found in all parts of Scotland, northern Europe, Turkey, China, and Japan.

The pine weevil, which destroys conifer trees, is found in all parts of Scotland, northern Europe, Turkey, China, and Japan.

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Hi-tech bug monitoring system to root out weevil threat to forests

FedEx finances large-scale Highland rewilding scheme

FedEx finances large-scale Highland rewilding scheme

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FedEx finances large-scale Highland rewilding scheme

Drones are used to plant trees in North America and parts of Europe

Drones are used to plant trees in North America and parts of Europe

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'UK first' as drones could be used to plant trees at Scotland's 'most infamous road'

Harry Potter author JK Rowling holds a majority of shares of Thistlelane Ltd

Harry Potter author JK Rowling holds a majority of shares of Thistlelane Ltd

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JK Rowling in row over 'breach of right-to-roam laws' on her land

A look at the potential state of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in 50 years has been revealed

A look at the potential state of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in 50 years has been revealed

Campaign to protect national parks looks 50 years into future

Scottish Schools plant thousands of trees across the country

Scottish Schools plant thousands of trees across the country

Scottish school pupils plant thousands of trees across the country

Have a clear vision for Scotland’s mountains? The Scottish Mountaineering Trust's £100k ‘Diamond Grant’ could be yours ...

Have a clear vision for Scotland’s mountains? The Scottish Mountaineering Trust's £100k ‘Diamond Grant’ could be yours ...

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Have a clear vision for Scotland’s mountains? The Scottish Mountaineering Trust's £100k ‘Diamond Grant’ could be yours ...

Pilot carbon-share scheme aims to tackle ‘greenwashing’ in industry

Pilot carbon-share scheme aims to tackle ‘greenwashing’ in industry

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Pilot carbon-share scheme aims to tackle ‘greenwashing’ in industry

The fire erupted on the A830

The fire erupted on the A830

Scots musician hailed as hero for helping driver caught in Highland wildfire

Storm clean-up of Scotland’s forests may “continue for months”

Storm clean-up of Scotland’s forests may “continue for months”

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Storm clean-up of Scotland’s forests may 'continue for months'

Inshes District Park will benefit from the new scheme

Inshes District Park will benefit from the new scheme

Inverness park to become a ‘nature rich greenspace’

The scheme has the potential to lock off 235,000 tonnes of CO2 by 2080

The scheme has the potential to lock off 235,000 tonnes of CO2 by 2080

Carbon offsetting

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Next stage of scheme to plant one million new trees across Scotland unveiled

The Clootie Well near Munlochy, on the Black Isle, is an ancient site of pilgrimage for people who leave tokens for children or others who are sick

The Clootie Well near Munlochy, on the Black Isle, is an ancient site of pilgrimage for people who leave tokens for children or others who are sick

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Anger over 'desecration' of ancient well in the Highlands

Scottish Forestry expects for all replanting done that at least 25% be made up of native broadleaf, open space and different conifer species. Photo: Forestry and Land Scotland

Scottish Forestry expects for all replanting done that at least 25% be made up of native broadleaf, open space and different conifer species. Photo: Forestry and Land Scotland

Forest management

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Storm Arwen may have been forestry’s blessing in disguise

Volunteers helping to plant trees for the 'wee forest' in East Pilton, Edinburgh

Volunteers helping to plant trees for the 'wee forest' in East Pilton, Edinburgh

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More 'wee forests' to be planted across Scotland as scheme gets £500,000

The Highlands are home to approximately 350,000 hectares of forestry, representing around 13.5% of the land area

The Highlands are home to approximately 350,000 hectares of forestry, representing around 13.5% of the land area

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Strong support for 'productive forestry' in the Scottish Highlands

Fairy probably deserves to retire

Fairy probably deserves to retire

Tree of the year? I can improve it with Gran’s old fairy …

Suilven. Photo: John MacPherson

Suilven. Photo: John MacPherson

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Historic partnership sets out 30-year plan to revitalise Highland estates

Report commissioned in bid to learn about value of Scotland's rural land sales

Report commissioned in bid to learn about value of Scotland's rural land sales

Report commissioned in bid to learn about value of Scotland's rural land sales

At least 4000 hectares of woodland were affected by Storm Arwen, amounting to around eight million trees

At least 4000 hectares of woodland were affected by Storm Arwen, amounting to around eight million trees

Clean-up of around eight million Scottish trees damaged by Storm Arwen gets going

Woodlands could save NHS Scotland and employers £26m a year, study finds

Woodlands could save NHS Scotland and employers £26m a year, study finds

Woodlands could save NHS Scotland and employers £26m a year, study finds

Over 100 leaders pledge to protect forests in first COP26 pledge

Over 100 leaders pledge to protect forests in first COP26 pledge

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More than 100 leaders pledge to protect forests in first COP26 deal

Moorland at Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway is the subject of a second community buyout bid for the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve. The Langholm Initiative has launched a crowdfunder.

Moorland at Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway is the subject of a second community buyout bid for the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve. The Langholm Initiative has launched a crowdfunder.

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Scots villagers in 'race against time' to buy Duke of Buccleuch land

The ambitious scheme looks to boost habitat connectivity, species diversity and social-economic opportunities. Photograph: Grant Willoughby

The ambitious scheme looks to boost habitat connectivity, species diversity and social-economic opportunities. Photograph: Grant Willoughby

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Rewilding scheme to cover half a million acres of the Scottish Highlands