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This dataset identifies areas approved for Restructuring Regeneration under FGS. This option aims to improve the biodiversity, resilience and species diversity of woodlands in the long term.
Scotland’s woodlands and forests are a vital national resource and play an important role in rural development and sustainable land use.
As well as helping to reduce the impacts of climate change and providing timber for industry, our forests enhance and protect the environment and provide opportunities for public enjoyment.
The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) will support:
WIG RESTRUCTURING REGENERATION - OPTIONS
This option aims to improve the biodiversity, resilience and species diversity of woodlands in the long term.
This will be achieved through restructuring their age and species composition at the point of re-planting following felling. Restructuring Scotland’s woodlands will help deliver against the outcomes in the Scottish Forestry Strategy.
Two grant rates are available:
For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal.