The forest is the environment. Careful planning considers the open spaces, soils, rocks, water as well as the aesthetics, tree species and access.
Trees are grown from seed for woodland creation or restocking.
Seedling trees are planted by hand or machine.
Forests are managed to optimise timber production over a period of up to 40 years.
State of the art machinery is used for harvesting our forests efficiently.
Raw materials and processed timber are transported by road, rail & water to minimise the impact on the environment.
Wood from forests is processed in high-tech facilities to produce sustainable construction and timber products
Low grade timber is used to produce a range of sheet materials such as MDF and chipboard.
Pulped wood is mixed with water and additives to produce high-quality paper.
Waste wood and low-grade timber as a form of biomass is used to produce heat and electricity.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems are helping to reduce harmful carbon emissions.
Using locally-grown timber as a fuel is a low-carbon source of heat for businesses, communities & domestic use.
The use of timber frame and cladding lends itself to the off-site construction of durable, energy efficient and cost effective buildings.
High-end furniture and niche products are made from Scottish wood.
Scotland's beautiful forests not only look spectacular, they provide an environment for mountain biking and other outdoor actvities.
This naturally low-carbon sector plays an important role in the Construction, Renewable Energy and Tourism sectors that capitalise on the inherent sustainability strengths of timber. We are a Scottish Enterprise & industry supported initiative, which aims to grow and promote the sector.