A Practical Guide to the Law of Forests in Scotland

This practical guide is a well-organised and easily accessible introduction to the law applying to forests and woodlands in Scotland. The book will be a useful tool for anyone interested in Scotland's forests whether large commercial plantations or small woodlands. The text is succinct and empathetic with helpful explanations and references to key sources of information throughout.ABOUT THE AUTHORPhilip Buchan is a solicitor specialising in land law and in particular countryside matters. He qualified in 2005 (Writer to the Signet, 2016).Philip regularly publishes articles in sector newsletters and magazines and national newspapers such as the Scotsman. He also blogs on forestry, land reform and agricultural matters.CONTENTSChapter One - Forestry Law History and LegislationChapter Two - Scotland's Forestry Strategy and Governance StructureChapter Three - Management of Land by the Scottish MinistersChapter Four - Tree Species and HealthChapter Five - Forestry StandardsChapter Six - FellingChapter Seven - Financial SupportChapter Eight - Timber Transport AccessChapter Nine - Land Information Search, Ancient Monuments and other DesignationsChapter Ten - Third Party RightsChapter Eleven - Boundaries and MappingChapter Twelve - Deer ManagementChapter Thirteen - HuttingChapter Fourteen - Community WoodlandsChapter Fifteen - Forestry TaxationChapter Sixteen - The Woodland Carbon CodeChapter Seventeen - Conclusion