When considering an application to the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme (STTS) it is important that both the Regional Timber Transport Group and the potential STTS applicant builds time into their project planning to ensure that the Forestry (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 20171 (EIA regs), planning and UKFS requirements are all met in advance.

To do this, applicants will should consider this guidance in planning ahead for your application.