NPF2 Action Programme – Action 41

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Action

Deliver Scottish Forest Strategy.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

92, 93, 94

Contribution to NPF Strategy

  • Conserves and enhances Scotland's distinctive natural and cultural heritage.
  • Promotes development which helps to reduce Scotland's carbon footprint and facilitates adaptation to climate change.
  • Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.
Milestones2009 - 2012 - Inclusion of Scottish Forest Strategy (SFS) aims to expand woodland cover in development plans and sustainable management of proposals for national level expansion of woodland cover to mitigate any potential effects on other environmental resources and sensitivities, as identified within the SFS Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

FCS
SNH, SEPA, Forest Research, Central Scotland Green Network partners, Planning Authorities, Strategic Development Planning Authorities, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), Central Scotland Forest Trust, Green Network Partnerships, Scottish Government (Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate, Climate Change, Directorate for the Built Environment)

Progress

The Scottish Forest Strategy : Implementation Plan (2011-14) and Progress Report (2010-20111) - Over 90% of actions in this plan were achieved or are underway. More detail on progress is given in the Scottish Forestry Strategy Implementation Plan 2011-2014 (PDF 422k)

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