Scottish Forestry
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Scottish Forestry is the Scottish Government agency responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations.
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- This dataset identifies the target areas where a higher Forestry Grant Scheme payment rate is available for creation of new riparian woodlands.The Woodlands for Riparian Benefits target area dataset identifies locations where riparian woodland creation can provide multiple benefits, which include: reducing river temperatures for Wild Salmon populations; slowing flows to support flood risk management, improving water body status under River Basin Management Plans (e.g. diffuse pollution, ecology, chemistry and physical condition), and improving biodiversity.In order to qualify for the higher Forestry Grant Scheme payment rate the woodland must support river management, water quality, flood mitigation and the Wild Salmon Strategy and these benefits must be clearly identified. The higher payment rates will apply to the following woodland creation options: Native Scots Pine, Native Upland Birch, Native Broadleaves and Native Low-density Broadleaves.The grant rate will be dependent on the extent to which an application is within the target area. For example, if 50 percent or more of each eligible option area within your application is within the target area, then the whole eligible option area will receive the higher payment rate. If less than 50 percent of each eligible option area within your application is within the target area, then the higher payment rate will not be applied. Please note that within any of the target areas the capital items such as fences and gates will remain at the standard payment rates.The target area was created by buffering sections of river identified by James Hutton Institute's RIVERTOOL (Riparian Vegetation Ecosystem Services-based Ranking Tool) as providing most benefit from riparian planting. The target area is a simple buffer and does not exclude unplantable areas such as the river itself, roads, or existing woodland. Approximately 25% of the overall target area is covered by these unplantable features.For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot metadata portal.1Licence not specified12 months ago
- This option provides grant aid to help owners or occupiers of forested land obtain and prepare the data they need to formulate a robust Deer Management Plan. The plan will help them control deer populations in order to secure the regeneration of broadleaved and/or diverse conifer species. This grant is for the work required to carry out the population survey and baseline damage assessment at a landscape scale. The aim of the Deer Management Plan must be to reduce deer densities to an agreed target. We would normally expect this to be in the range of five to 10 deer per square kilometre within three years, and then to maintain them at that level for a further two or more years. The actual deer density and the target population will depend upon the quality of the habitat and carrying capacity of the woodland, and the level of damage being experienced. The Deer Management Plan must be based on an accurate, independent third-party assessment of deer densities. The survey results will be used to develop a deer population model for the area in question, and hence a robust culling plan. This survey method may not be appropriate for all situations and so it is important that potential applicants discuss the proposal with local Scottish Forestry staff as soon as possible.For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal.1Licence not specified12 months ago
- This dataset identifies a target area, the purpose of which is to increase native woodland creation through Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) applications in Highland and Argyll. The proposed new woodland must be within the identified area to receive a higher payment rate. The higher payment rate will apply to the following woodland creation options: Native Scots Pine, Native Upland Birch, Native Broadleaves, Native Low-density Broadleaves. The rate will be dependent on the extent to which the eligible option(s), detailed above, is within the native woodland target area. For example, if 50 per cent or more of the eligible option(s) is within the native woodland target area, the whole option will receive the higher payment rate. If less than 50 per cent of the eligible option(s) is within the native woodland target area, the higher payment rate will not be applied. Please discuss with your local conservancy office to confirm that your application meets this requirement. Please also note that within any of the target areas the capital items such as fences and gates will remain at the standard payment rates. The target area is primarily based on information derived from the Highland Council, and Argyll & Bute Council Forest and Woodland Strategy (FWS). The area of the Councils that overlaps with the National Parks have been excluded from this dataset. The National Parks are covered by a separate target area datasets, with different eligible options.For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot metadata portal.1Licence not specified12 months ago
- This is a non-spatial table. It contains data on Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme (SFGS) operations that can be related to the SFGS Sub Compartment spatial dataset on the SC_LINK field (Scheme Number). The spatial dataset is related to this non-spatial table on a 'one to many' basis. This reflects the fact that many operations may occur within one SFGS sub compartment. This dataset was extracted from the Grants and Licences System (GLS) that was used by the Forestry Commission to manage grants for SFGS. More details on SFGS and the associated spatial data can be found in the metadata for the relevant spatial datasets. SFGS encouraged the creation and management of woods and forests to provide economic, environmental and social benefits. For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal.1Licence not specified12 months ago
- The Woodlands In and Around Towns (WIAT) programme provided the focus for Forestry Commission Scotland's work on improving quality of life in towns and cities. This dataset relates to the second phase of the WIAT programme which started in April 2008. This dataset contains new and upgraded footpaths from approved WIAT applications. Additionally there are datasets which show the case boundary and car parks for WIAT applications. Additional information on WIAT can be found in the overall WIAT boundary dataset metadata which gives details on eligibility criteria and further details on the overall programme. For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal.1Licence not specified12 months ago
- The Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme (SFGS) - encouraged the creation and management of woods and forests to provide economic, environmental and social benefits. This dataset identifies management plan areas from SFGS. Following publication of the Scottish Executive’s Scottish Forestry Strategy 'Forests for Scotland' the opportunity was taken to review the Woodland Grant Scheme and the Farm Woodland Premium Scheme and give them a greater Scottish focus. The Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme (SFGS) - encouraged the creation and management of woods and forests to provide economic, environmental and social benefits. Grants were available under three main areas: Grants for woodland expansion - creating new woodlands.Restocking grants, for replanting following felling.Stewardship grants, for a range of activities in existing woodlands. Applications for SFGS grants started in June 2003 and closed in August 2006. Most grants for SFGS were based on a percentage of Standard Costs of agreed operations. The Standard Cost took account of the costs of labour, plants, machinery, materials and supervision to do work to the specification as set out in the SFGS Standard Costs and Specifications Booklet. Depending upon the level of public benefit, grant payments were either at 60% or 90% of the Standard Cost. In the case of restocking, Standard Costs were mostly pitched at 75% of the new planting Standard Costs. Grants were available for planting proposals that met one or more of the following objectives: Establishing well-designed productive woodland.Expanding areas of native woodland, preferably through natural regeneration and the development of Forest Habitat Networks.Improving riparian habitat.Improving the quality and setting of urban or post-industrial areas.Improving the diversity of the farmed and crofting landscape. Details of all eligible operations are set out within the 'Applicants Booklet' available from Conservancy Offices. SFGS OBJECTIVES The abbreviations below list the SFGS objectives proposals are designed to meet: Establishment grants P1 to establish well-designed productive forestP2 to expand the area of native woodlandP3 to improve a riparian habitatP4 to improve the quality and setting of urban or post-industrial areasP5 to improve the diversity of the farmed/crofting landscape Stewardship Grants S1 to improve timber qualityS2 to reduce deer numbersS3 to improve the ecological value of native woodlandsS4 to improve woodland biodiversityS5 to enhance landscape valueS6 to develop alternative systems to clear-fellingS7 to develop woodland recreationS8 to develop community involvement Restocking grants R1 to produce well designed productive forestR2 to restore areas of native woodlandR3 to improve riparian habitatR4 to improve the quality and setting of urban or post-industrial areasR5 to improve the diversity of the farmed/crofting landscape Felling F1 Clear fellingF2 Selective fellingF3 Continuous CoverF4 Thinning Other land OL is not grant aided SPATIAL DATA There are four spatial datasets associated with SFGS. These represent the scheme boundary, management plan boundaries, sub-compartment boundaries and deer fence lines within each approved SFGS scheme. The spatial datasets are related to the GLS database on a 'many to one' basis. This reflects the fact that many operations may occur within one sub-compartment. Data is captured against OS Mastermap. Management Plan Operation References 200 - Reducing deer numbers300 - Management plan for semi natural woodland301 - Survey for woodland condition302 - Biodiversity monitoring400 - Management plan for semi natural woodland401 - Survey for woodland condition402 - Biodiversity monitoring500 - Landscape design plan501 - Landscape baseline survey502 - Landscape monitoring600 - Alternative system to clearfell. Site survey and stand appraisal.601 - Management plan to develop alternative system to clearfell602 - Alternative system to clearfell. Site monitoring.603 - Alternative system to clearfell. Stand appraisal.700 - Recreation area management plan800 - Feasibility assessment801 - Training/on-going community involvement (CGIS do not capture)900 - Management Plan901 - Woodland Survey 902 - Monitoring Each SFGS spatial dataset is accompanied by a specific non-spatial database table. The datasets can be related to each other on a 'many to one' basis. This reflects the fact that many SFGS operations may occur within one spatial geography (eg.a sub-compartment). The S_SFGS_MAN_PLAN spatial dataset can be 'related' to the S_LINK_SFGS_OPSMANPLAN table using the 'SC_Link' attribute field. S_SFGS_MAN_PLAN Spatial Attributes:- SchemeNo: SFGS Scheme numberSC_Link: Concatenated field used to relate spatial data to tableGrant_Type: Grant type codeSchemeName: Name of SFGS SchemeCons_Name: ConservancyCont_Start: Date contract startedLocal_Auth: Local AuthorityStatus Scheme: statusObj_Code: SFGS Objective codeDescriptor: Description of spatial feature S_LINK_SFGS_OPSMANPLAN Database Table Attributes:- SchemeNo: SFGS Scheme numberSC_Link: Concatenated field used to relate table to spatial dataScheme_Type: Type of scheme (SFGS, Forest Plan, etc)Grant_Type: Grant type codeDescriptor: Description of grant typeClaim_No: Claim numberQuantity: Length, number or area of operationUnit: Unit of operation (eg. metres, visits, hectares)Pct_Cost: Percentage of total cost paid under SFGSPay_Rate: Payment rate per unit (£)Grant_Paid: Amount of grant paid (£)Pay_In_FY: Financial year in which payment should be madeObj_Code: SFGS Objective code (see above for full descriptions) For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal.1Licence not specifiedover 1 year ago
- This dataset identifies areas approved for Public Access - Rural under FGS. Support is provided to assist with the ongoing maintenance of paths that promote the use of woodlands for health benefits Scotland’s woodlands and forests are a vital national resource and play an important role in rural development and sustainable land use. As well as helping to reduce the impacts of climate change and providing timber for industry, our forests enhance and protect the environment and provide opportunities for public enjoyment. The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) will support: the creation of new woodlands, contributing towards the Scottish Government woodland creation planting targetthe sustainable management of existing woodlands PUBLIC ACCESS - RURAL This option aims to provide support for the management of rural woodlands for public access. Support is provided to assist with the ongoing maintenance of paths that promote the use of woodlands for health benefits. This is an annual grant to support the costs of maintenance of public access in woodlands. The grant supports the ongoing activities of: carrying out annual tree and path safety inspections keeping access routes free of litter and tree debriskeeping paths and signs and recreational facilities up to an acceptable standard For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal.1Licence not specifiedover 1 year ago
- This dataset identifies claimed areas for Restructuring Regeneration - Claims under FGS. This option aims to improve the biodiversity, resilience and species diversity of woodlands in the long term. Scotland’s woodlands and forests are a vital national resource and play an important role in rural development and sustainable land use. As well as helping to reduce the impacts of climate change and providing timber for industry, our forests enhance and protect the environment and provide opportunities for public enjoyment. The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) will support: the creation of new woodlands, contributing towards the Scottish Government woodland creation planting targetthe sustainable management of existing woodlands WIG RESTRUCTURING REGENERATION - CLAIMS This option aims to improve the biodiversity, resilience and species diversity of woodlands in the long term. This will be achieved through restructuring their age and species composition at the point of re-planting following felling. Restructuring Scotland’s woodlands will help deliver against the outcomes in the Scottish Forestry Strategy. Two grant rates are available: Delivering UK Forestry Standard WoodlandDelivering Diversity and Resilience Woodland The polygons in this dataset identify the spatial location of tree species grant aided under FGS and the planting year. All areas of grant aided open ground (OG) and non-grant aided other land (OL) are excluded from this dataset. For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal.1Licence not specifiedover 1 year ago
- This dataset identifies areas approved for Species Conservation under FGS. It is about reducing deer impact to allow regeneration, controlling grey squirrels to help the red population and controlling pests for Capercaillie and Black Grouse Scotland’s woodlands and forests are a vital national resource and play an important role in rural development and sustainable land use. As well as helping to reduce the impacts of climate change and providing timber for industry, our forests enhance and protect the environment and provide opportunities for public enjoyment. The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) will support: the creation of new woodlands, contributing towards the Scottish Government woodland creation planting targetthe sustainable management of existing woodlands SPECIES CONSERVATION This dataset contains three species conservation options. The aims of these option are as follows: Grey Squirrel Control The aim of this option is to support the targeted control of grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in areas where they are a threat to red squirrel (S. vulgaris) populations. This is an annual recurrent grant to support the labour costs for effective grey squirrel control. This includes the setting and monitoring of traps, the humane despatch of live animals and the completion of cull returns. Predator Control for Capercaillie and Black Grouse This option offers support for predator control to benefit capercaillie and black grouse which are vulnerable to predation. This option is only available on forested land. This is an annual grant to support the costs of labour and materials needed to undertake predator control within a 1.5 kilometre radius around active lek or breeding sites. This includes labour costs for shooting and trapping of pest mammals and birds, the monitoring of traps, the humane despatch of live animals, the completion of annual monitoring returns, and associated material costs such as traps. Reducing Deer Impact The aim of this option is to reduce deer impacts to a level that will allow the regeneration of unprotected soft conifer and broadleaved species at a landscape scale, to help diversify forests and improve their conservation value. Grants are available to help reduce deer numbers or maintain them in the range of five to 10 deer per square kilometre. This is an annual grant to support the costs of labour for culling and monitoring deer populations. For more detailed information please see the metadata record on Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal.1Licence not specifiedover 1 year ago
- This dataset identifies the target area within which small FGS woodland creation applications for the 'Native Broadleaves in the Northern and Wester Isles' option can get a higher grant rate to reflect the increased cost of delivering these small schemes. The target area is based on the 'crofting counties' defined by the Crofting Commission. To be eligible, the woodland creation must be less than 3ha and must be within areas identified as 'preferred' or 'potential' on the relevant local authority woodland strategy (or equivalent). The relevant forest and woodland strategies are: Highland, Argyll and Bute, Moray, Cairngorms National Park, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and Ayrshire and Arran.1Licence not specifiedover 1 year ago
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