Species action notes
The six key woodland species for action under the Scottish Forestry Strategy
The notes below summarise the action being undertaken by Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS), either by ourselves or in partnership with others, to help conserve these species in Scotland, both in private woodlands and on the national forest estate.
Capercaillie
Black Grouse
Red Squirrel
Pearl-Bordered Fritillary
Chequered Skipper Butterfly
Juniper
Action for these species is part of a much wider FCS programme which is described in the Woods for Nature - biodiversity programme 2008 - 2011 publication (PDF 4.2Mb)