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News
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Explore the latest news from the UK's forestry and wood sector
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Our story
Our story
Modern forestry and wood is the sustainable sector of the 21st century: producing a green material while improving the way we use our land. See how today's forests benefit the economy, the environment and our communities.
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Resources
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About us
This is Confor
The voice of the forestry and wood sector - find out who we are, what we do and how to get in touch
Presentations
Context for Stakeholder Engagement for Forestry in Scotland
Amanda Bryan delivers an overview of the training programme in addition to the foundational knowledge that will inform your learning going forward.
Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement and Protocols
Karen Grant, Good Practice Adviser with the Scottish Land Commission, outlines the standards for good engagement around significant land use change.
The Stakeholder Experience
Morag Paterson, Community Councillor for Dumfries & Galloway, offers a community-focused perspective on engagement and communication.
Interviews
The Stakeholder Experience: SEPA
John Gorman, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), talks about the consultation process around new woodland creation.
Supplementary Comments: SEPA
John provides further detail on SEPA's perspective when considering new tree planting.
The Stakeholder Experience: NatureScot
Ian Bray, NatureScot, speaks on the importance of early engagement and making adequate information available.
Supplementary Comments: NatureScot
Ian adds context on how best to engage with NatureScot.