Tag Archives: Scottish Government

Pining for a national tree?

Canada has its maple, England, Wales and Ireland have their oaks, and each of the States and Territories that form the United States of America have their own tree too, ranging from the towering Sequioa of California to the aptly … Continue reading

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The final countdown for Aberdeen’s ancient woodland…

 The long wait is now over for those involved in the legal challenge against the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR), and we’re sorry to tell you but it isn’t good news. The judge, Lord Tyre, came down on the side … Continue reading

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When you least expect it

Policy work is so often a long game. So it is always uplifting when things go the right way. That’s what happened earlier this month with the Scottish Government’s publication of the consolidated Scottish Planning Policy (SPP). Two years ago … Continue reading

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Woodland Challenges for Scotland

Last week we launched the Woodland Challenges for Scotland. The document sets out a number of key actions we want to see the Scottish Government, Local Authorities and the Forestry Commission Scotland carry out in the next few years, to … Continue reading

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