Wild Bison Returning to the UK
Wild Bison to return to UK for first time in 6,000 years Bison are set to be introduced to a British woodland following a groundbreaking conservation project in Kent, funded
Roundwood Trade down by 30% in Finland
Trade of roundwood did not pick up as usual in May, but continued as in April. In the beginning of 2020 the trade fell by one fourth compared to the
Setra Q2 2020
Wood products company Setra is reporting an operating profit of SEK 59 million (117) for the first six months of 2020. Net sales totalled SEK 2,203 million (2,383). Operating profits…
Nature journal contradicts Swedish forestry statistics
Scientific journal Nature has published a paper reporting on dramatically increased levels of forest harvesting, which is not consistent with Swedish statistics and according to Skogsstyrelsen – the Swedish Forest…
Forestry Grant Scheme
Harvesting and Processing Scotland’s woodlands and forests are a vital national resource and play an important role in rural development and sustainable land use. As well as helping to reduce
Forestry grants
Forestry grants to grow forestry and farm businesses Scottish Forestry is making over £2 million available to tree nurseries, small forestry businesses and farmers to help them gear up and…
Steep ground felling
Steep ground felling skills ensure river protection The Forestry and Land Scotland team behind the steep ground felling along the Loch Ness-side A82 is keeping their hand in as the
Norbord Update On Q2
Norbord Provides Update On Q2 Capacity Utilization On March 25, in response to the significant market uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, Norbord announced adjustments to its operating configuration to match…
Lord Goldsmith, We need to hit Planting Targets
Lord Goldsmith calls for colossal endeavour to hit planting target Forestry Minister Lord Goldsmith has urged farmers and landowners to join a “colossal endeavour” to deliver a huge increase in
Multi-agency plea to stop Litter
Multi-agency plea for people to act responsibly and take their litter home With the COVID-19 five mile travel restriction now lifted, Forestry and Land Scotland has been joined by land…