“It’s crucial to explain to policy-makers that the UK needs to plant far more productive forests to deliver a very wide range of environmental and economic benefits.”

Confor’s latest publication, Forestry and local economy, explores the impact of two large new woodland creation projects in the south of Scotland, concluding that the number of people living on the land has increased after trees were planted.   The …

Confor has welcomed the appointment by Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing of Jim Mackinnon to undertake an analysis of the processes involved in approving new planting as well as restocking.   Mr Mackinnon will draw on his extensive experience and knowledge …