Rural Scotland People, Prosperity and Partnership

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Forestry Policy

The Government's forestry policies are based on a steady expansion of tree cover, to increase the many benefits which woodlands provide, and the sustainable management of existing woods and forests. We encourage:

• sustainable, multiple purpose forestry

• safeguarding of ancient semi-natural woodlands

• enhancing the contribution of all forests to the economy and the environment

• creating a variety of woodlands and forests, including native woodlands, community woodland and farm woodlands as well as larger forests primarily to increase the supply of timber for industry.