Important notification

There’s a very high risk of wildfire in south west and east Scotland from 28 March to 1 June 2026. Please pay attention to local guidance and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Living and working

We provide a range of services for the public and for industry. Here you’ll find what you need from us – be it a permit, a contract or a sawlog.

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About us

We're the Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland’s national forests and land. 

We're proud to contribute to the continuing success of forestry in Scotland. Work on our national forests and land contributes £1 million to the Scottish economy each day, supports 11,000 jobs, soaks up over 3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year and hosts over 80 community projects with a focus on inclusive activities. We intend to build on this success.

 

View from high viewpoint on heather covered moorland looking overforests and to Loch Affric with panoramic view of surrounding mountain range in the mist in distance, on a cloudy and grey day, Glen Affric

Our work in numbers

Updated May 2026

Protecting our habitats

We manage 8% of Scotland’s total land area. But did you know that less than two-thirds is actually forest?

It's made up of a rich tapestry of amazingly diverse habitats, from globally important native woodland and rare mountain scrub to thriving rivers and lochs. Together, these habitats help create an internationally renowned landscape that is not only great to look at but is also home to a wide variety of important and iconic wildlife.

We’re committed to conserving the land we manage and to tackling the things that threaten them.

Learn more about our conservation efforts

Aerial view of three lochs dotted amongst vast conifer forest and the Cairngorm Mountains, at Uath Lochans

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