Forests and woodlands

Scotland's woodlands provide a broad range of benefits to people and much of Scotland's wildlife depends on woodland. Many animals depend on trees from tiny wood ants to the turkey-sized capercaillie.

 Community woodlands can offer people of all ages and interests opportunities to get involved in their local woodland and Forest Schools give children, young people and adults, a chance for regular hands on learning experiences in a local woodland.

The Forests and woodlands topic sheet   will provide you with more information on this subject, links to the curriculum and web-links to help you find out more.