There’s a very high risk of wildfire in south west and east Scotland from 28 March to 1 June 2026. Please pay attention to local guidance and follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Our strategies

Learn more about the strategies that apply to our work by visiting the pages below.

Deer management

We manage deer numbers to protect the 150 million young trees that are at risk of browsing damage in our forests. Deer management helps reduce the impacts of climate change and protects other wildlife.

Our Community Strategy

Sets out our priorities under three key principles and provides examples of existing community initiatives.

Visitor Strategy

We want to help you get out more and enjoy Scotland’s national forests and land. We have a Visitor Strategy to help us achieve this.