Forestry Strategy



Forestry Strategy event - June 2025

The aim of the event was to:

  • bring together participants with a wide range of forestry interests to celebrate the significant achievements delivered under the Forestry Strategy since its publication in 2019 
  • explore the opportunities and challenges that forestry faces to ensure it continues to deliver social, environmental and economic benefits for Scotland

The event’s programme is given at Appendix 1, the list of attendees at Appendix 2, and information on the partnership projects showcased at the event at Appendix 3.


Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-2029

This Strategy provides an overview of contemporary Scottish forestry, presents our 50-year vision for Scotland’s forests and woodlands, and sets out a 10-year framework for action.


Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 description of indicators

Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019 to 2029 - description of indicators.


Scotland's Forestry Strategy Implementation Plan 2020-2022

The Implementation Plan 2020 - 2022 supports the delivery of the Scottish Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 and was developed with input from a fixed-life stakeholder reference group.


Scotland's Forestry Strategy: Progress Report 2019-2022

Scotland’s Forestry Strategy 2019-2029: Parliamentary progress report 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2022.