Thermal imaging survey technique captures unique Scottish wildcat footage
Forestry and Land Scotland’s use of thermal imaging technology to help in surveying deer populations…
Future-proofing Scotland's most iconic tree species
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and its contractors have traversed the country – in all conditions …
Innovative forestry balancing timber production with environmental aims
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is using innovative harvesting practices to strike a balance betwee…
Beach award highlights benefits of keeping our beaches, forests and land beautiful
With the start of the summer holidays, Loch Morlich is once more celebrating being named as one of S…
Harvesting operations underway in Tweed Valley
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is embarking on a sustained period of felling work in its productiv…
Insect Week 2024: Forestry fostering rare bugs and beasties
A study has found that rare insects are thriving on harvested forestry sites. The Forest Research su…
Forestry and Land Scotland to engage with communities on the future of Queen’s View
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is looking to offer a short-term let opportunity for the Queens Vie…
Fire warning as impacts of Cannich blaze still being felt one year on
One year on from when a wildfire ripped through woodland and burned for two weeks at Cannich, south …
Keeping the invaders at bay: how Scotland’s foresters are battling non-native invasive species
Invasive alien species are one of the main direct drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide. In Scotlan…
Strategic felling on the River Feshie helping to fight flooding
A natural solution is being used to combat issues caused by frequent flooding and help protect rare …
Endoscopes used to check owl nest boxes for Tawny owl chicks
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) Environment Team in the South Region are using endoscopes to chec…
Remote detection in Scotland’s Rainforest?
Forestry and Land Scotland is working with Airborne Research and Innovation in the School of Geoscie…
Advances in machinery and working practices pivotal for peatland restoration
Advances in machinery and innovation in working practices have proved pivotal in restoring a former …
Rainforest restoration boost
An extraordinary effort by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) staff has seen the organisation exceed i…
Stay the Night back with new destinations
Forestry and Land Scotland’s (FLS) popular ‘Stay the Night’ will see the addition of several new loc…