Preliminary position on the industrial forestry sector in Scotland

Earlier this year, we published a series of papers focused on drivers behind the industrial forestry sector in Scotland following concerns from members about the impact of industrial forestry in their local areas.  

We are also concerned about the role of industrial forestry corporations and asset management organisations in further concentrating ownership and management of Scotland’s forests.  

In response to this we are producing a preliminary policy position on the state of the forestry sector in Scotland to make clear our concerns and what could change for the future. This position may well evolve as we talk further with communities, forestry experts and other stakeholders in the forestry sector.