DIRECTORY ENTRY: Central Scotland Forest

THE CENTRAL SCOTLAND FOREST

• It is not a single forest but a mosaic of many woodlands spread throughout 620 square miles bounded by Edinburgh, Glasgow, Falkirk/Stirling and Lanark
• It is dramatically improving the image, environment and landscape of a degraded part of Scotland and will play a key role in its future prosperity
• It is providing a greener, cleaner and more versatile environment for its 750,000 residents and workers, visitors to, and travellers through, it
• New wooded landscapes are improving its image
• Countryside access and recreation are improving quality of life and health
• It is creating habitats for wildlife
• By involving communities, it is addressing social and environmental justice and economic development
• Most important, it has many beautiful locations; wildlife and habitats of international importance and lots of natural and commercial attractions

Progress to date includes:

• 16,500,000 trees planted
• 6,600 hectares of woodland created
• Over 400km of pathways created
• 300km of road corridors improved
• Almost 1,100ha of derelict land and landfill sites treated
• 50km of hedgerows created or restored
• Over 2,100 community events organised or supported