Forestry and Land Scotland

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@ForestryLS

Looking after Scotland’s forests and land, for the benefit of all, now and for the future.

Scotland forestryandland.gov.scot Joined July 2008

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Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS Mar 26

We are now in the pre-election period.

Our social media activity is restricted until after the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

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Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS Dec 17, 2025

We've grown super-sized Christmas trees to light up towns and cities across the UK.

Like all our timber, these trees come from sustainably managed forests that have been independently certified and audited.

Learn more: forestryandland.gov.scot/news-releases/…

Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS Nov 27, 2025

We recently hosted foresters from Land and Forest Iceland at Glen Nant and its oakwoods.

By sharing our expertise, it's hoped we can help Iceland’s foresters in efforts to restore native woodland and create diverse forests for timber.

Read more: forestryandland.gov.scot/news-releases/…

Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS Nov 7, 2025

Did you know that we work with communities looking at taking over land or buildings we manage if they feel they can be better used for local people?

Our Community Asset Transfer Scheme or CATS is a way for them to bring ideas to us so we can work together to make it happen.

Forestry and Land Scotland @ForestryLS Oct 29, 2025

We are hosting a careers day in Inveraray for female students from across Argyll to inspire more young women to get into forestry.