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How will the Scottish Government's continued environmental support affect Scottish Forestry?

Scottish Forestry continues supporting woodland creation through grant schemes The Scottish Government is continuing its environmental support, which includes maintaining the Forestry Grant Scheme. Scottish Forestry will continue to support woodland creation in riparian areas and other locations beneficial to the water environment. Additionally, farmers and crofters will retain access to support and advice for low-density tree planting.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Sep 27
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  • Scottish Forestry will continue supporting woodland creation in riparian areas and other locations where trees can benefit the water environment through the Forestry Grant Schemefarminguk.com
  • Farmers and crofters will continue to be able to access support for low-density tree planting, alongside advice on establishing and managing treesfarminguk.com
  • The Scottish government’s four-year National Flood Resilience Strategy Implementation Plan sets out 65 actions to be delivered between 2026 and 2030farminguk.com
  • SEPA is due to review its Natural Flood Management Opportunity Maps by spring 2027 and update them in selected pilot catchmentsfarminguk.com

Why it matters

For Scottish Forestry, the continuation of this support ensures the ongoing operation of its core mandate related to environmental and flood resilience. The Forestry Grant Scheme allows the agency to actively participate in national flood risk management by promoting natural flood measures, such as restoring woodland habitats.

This commitment is part of a wider national effort outlined in the National Flood Resilience Strategy Implementation Plan, which covers 65 actions between 2026 and 2030. This strategy emphasizes managing flood risk at a landscape and catchment level, requiring collaboration with land managers like farmers and crofters.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the government balance the public benefit of holding water on farmland against the productive and economic value of that land?
  • What specific changes will be made to the practical guidance provided to farmers and landowners during 2026-27?

What would change this answer

The government changes the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme before 2030The scope and funding available for Scottish Forestry's support programs could change significantly.
New funding is allocated specifically for agricultural businesses to manage flood resilienceScottish Forestry's role might expand to include more direct financial support for land management practices.

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