WOODLANDS 2020 VISION FULL

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 : promote the principles set out in the Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement, to ensure that the full public benefits from land in Scotland are realised.

Forestry & Land Management Scotland (Act) 2018 : promote Sustainable Forest Management.Scottish Ministers also have a number of duties that they must carry out which relate to forestry. Restore approximately 10,000 ha of native woodland into satisfactory condition in partnership with private woodland owners through Deer Management Plans.Create 3,000 to 5,000 ha of new native woodland per year.Increase the amount of native woodland in good condition (upwards from 46% as identified by the Native Woodland Survey of Scotland).Under Priority Project 2 - Restoration of native woodland, the Scottish Government has committed to improve the condition and extent of existing native woodlands and to further increase new woodland planting Scottish Biodiversity Strategy: Route Map 2020 Forests will be making a greater contribution towards Scotland's natural capital stocks, and this renewable natural resource will be sustainably managed for the benefit of future generations. increase the use of Scottish wood products in construction from 2.2 million m 3 to 3.0 million m 3 by 2031/32.īy 2050 Scotland's woodland will be delivering a greater level of carbon sequestration and ecosystem services, such as contributing to natural flood management and improving biodiversity.increase the annual woodland creation target of 10,000 hectares (ha) per year to 15,000 ha by 2024/25 and.The focus for delivering this ambition is to: Do you agree with our long-term vision for forestry in Scotland? Please explain your answer.īox 2 below gives examples of current government forestry commitments, targets and duties, including an ambition to expand forest and woodland cover, a target to create new native woodlands and a commitment for forests to be managed sustainably to make a greater contribution towards Scotland's natural capital.īox 2 - Existing government forestry commitments, targets and dutiesīy 2032 Scotland's woodland cover will increase from around 18% to 21% of the Scottish Land Area.įurther expanding Scotland's forests and woodlands supports the sustainable supply of wood products and the fulfilment of the Scottish Government's commitments on climate change and biodiversity.Īs this sustainable woodland resource increases and produces more wood fibre, more timber will be used in construction, consequently storing more sequestered carbon in buildings and providing jobs and investment in the wood products industry. Therefore, this draft strategy focuses on both the sustainable management of the forests we have inherited and the establishment of new woodlands, which will help realise our long-term vision for forestry in Scotland. Supporting the delivery of the Scottish Government's purpose and National Performance Framework.Integrating forestry with other land-uses and businesses.A commitment to the principle of the right tree, in the right place for the right purpose.Promoting multi-purpose forestry and the sustainable management of Scotland's forests and woodlands.Increasing the already substantial economic, environmental and social benefits of forestry to Scotland by addressing key challenges and harnessing opportunities.A sustained programme of woodland expansion.A long-term commitment to sustainable modern forestry as a key land-use in Scotland.Scotland will have more forests and woodlands, which will be sustainably managed as a much greater part of the nation's natural capital, providing a resilient, high quality and growing resource that supports a strong economy, a thriving environment, and healthy and empowered communities. We have therefore developed an ambitious long-term vision to drive action across the public and private sectors, in a shared national endeavour, to deliver more from Scotland's forests and woodlands.ģ.1 Our 50-year vision for forestry in Scotland Given that forestry is a long-term business and the productive lifespan of trees in Scotland generally ranges from 30-150 years, it is important that our strategy takes a long-term approach so that we grow trees now which will meet the needs of the Scottish people in 2070 and beyond. We have inherited this hugely expanded and valuable resource and it needs careful and considered management to ensure that we make the most of it, protect it, and enhance it for the future.

Woodlands 2020 vision