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WebTree pests and diseases can be transported between or within countries via a number of methods, including: • on live plant and tree products, such as potted plants; …

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Scottish Forestry

WebScottish Forestry is the Scottish Government agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulation.

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Scottish Forestry

WebThis document provides a strategic framework for supporting business development on the Forestry Commission Scotland estate, and for stimulating wider economic development …

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Phytophthora ramorum in Scotland

WebScottish Forestry Phytophthora ramorum Action Plan. This Action Plan outlines strategic objectives and key priorities for Scotland in dealing with Phytophthora ramorum infection …

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Restrictions on felling and timber movement to be lifted …

WebRestrictions on the felling and movement of timber from demarcated areas in Scotland affected by the tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis will be lifted as of 24 th …

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Scottish Forestry

WebAdapt your woodlands now for climate change. Foresters are being urged to adapt their woodlands now to minimise the risks of climate change. Future-proofing …

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Scottish Forestry

WebUnder the Public Services Reform Act sections 31 and 32 of the Act Scottish Forestry as an Executive Agency of Scottish Government are required to publish information on …

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Scottish Forestry

WebDothistroma needle blight regulations, information and advice for Scotland. Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a fungal disease affecting mainly pine species. The fungus affects …

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Scottish Forestry

WebRevised P Ramorum Action Plan published. A new updated action plan for Phytophthora Ramorum in Scotland has been published by Scottish Forestry. The plan, which has …

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Scottish Forestry

WebThe between Scottish Forestry, NatureScot, NHS National Services Scotland and Public Health Scotland, coordinates the NHS Greenspace Demonstration Project. The aims of …

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Over one million hectares surveyed for tree diseases

WebJames Nott, Head of Tree Health for Scottish Forestry said. “With over two thirds (over 40,000 hectares) of Scotland’s larch resource still unaffected by P. ramorum, …

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Managing Woodland Access and Forestry Operations

WebManaging Woodland Access and Forest Operations in Scotland. Practice Note 104 provides guidance to help landowners, forest managers, access authorities, recreation bodies, …

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Maintenance of a Pest Free Area

WebInformation on the West of Scotland Pest Free Area for conifer bark beetles and the procedures that underpin it. Information correct as at April 2023. This guide will next be …

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Planting Caledonian Pinewoods: Reducing Risks from Dothistroma …

WebThis policy guidance document outlines the ways to reduce the risks from Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) when planting in Caledonian pinewoods. The previous Action Plan …

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Scottish Forestry

WebWoods for learning. We work with education professionals to promote the use and benefits of teaching outdoors – particularly in woods and forests. Outdoor learning can be active, …

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Scottish Forestry

WebThe great spruce bark beetle ( Dendroctonus micans ) is a common pest of spruce and pine in mainland Europe but is not native to the UK. It tunnels into the bark of living trees to …

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Planting in Caledonian Pinewoods Reducing DNB Risks

WebIntroduction. Our forests are at risk from tree pests and diseases. These can dramatically affect the health of our trees, upsetting the delicate ecosystem balance and devastating …

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Scotland's Forestry Strategy Implementation Plan_2022-2025

WebScotland's Forestry Strategy Implementation Plan 2020-2022. The Implementation Plan 2020 - 2022 supports the delivery of the Scottish Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 and was …

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