SPICe Briefing 16/93 Scottish forestry

Publication Year

2016

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides an overview of the forestry sector in Scotland, covering: the extent of Scotland's woodland resource; economic contribution; environmental and social impacts; policy environment; forestry standards and agreements; relevant legislation and the expected Forestry Bill in 2017; financial support for forestry; and governance structure of Scottish forestry.

Document History

Dated 21 November 2016.

Author

Tatchell-Evans, M.

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