Scottish Conference Supplement

Feedback from delegates who attended the conference Forestry and Timber: Scotland's hidden success story has been extremely positive.

Confor is following up on a wide range of issues from the event, with a focus on delivering planting targets, reducing bureaucracy and communicating the industry's message more effectively.

For a detailed report on the event, read The Scotsman supplement which indicates the very broad range of issues discussed.

Confor Chief Executive Stuart Goodall said: "We were very pleased with the conference and the excellent range of presentations - and delighted with the positive comments from the political panel. However, it is important that we reflect on the event and use it as a springboard to shine a much brighter light on the forestry and timber sector and to identify how to secure its success for future generations."