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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Gregor Young

EXPLAINED: Scotland is punching above weight in creating woodland areas - The Real Truth

Winter storms were cited as a key factor in not meeting targets

NEW figures show Scotland has achieved nearly 80% of the yearly woodland creation target, despite the main planting season being badly affected by a run of winter storms.

The overall woodland creation target was changed to 13,500 ha in 2021/22 as part of the Scottish Government’s climate change plans.

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