The James Hutton Institute
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THE STATE OF SCOTLAND'S FARMED ENVIRONMENT 2005
27. THE SCOTTISH FORESTRY GRANTS SCHEME
Following a review of the forestry schemes in 2001/2002, the Woodland Grant Scheme has been substituted by the Scottish Forestry Grants Scheme (SFGS). The SFGS has been revised to stronger reflect specific circumstances in Scotland and has been available for applications since June 2003. The scheme is covered by the EC Council regulation 1257/1999 and the Scottish Rural Development Plan and is administered by the Forestry Commission Scotland (SEERAD, 2005). The SFGS is currently undergoing a major review.
Aim
The of the SFGS is to help to deliver the Scottish Forestry Strategy by encouraging the creation and management of forests and woods to provide economic, social and environmental benefits, now and in the future. The delivery of wider benefits for the public in form of environmental and landscape improvements, diverse habitat creation and increased recreation and access is seen as a key component of the scheme (SEERAD, 2005).
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