Developing the Scots Pine Resource

This project aims to encourage greater use of Scots pine in high value markets as a basis for supporting forestry related businesses.

The project is funded through the Northern Periphery Programme and includes Scottish, Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian partners.

Project Objectives

Markets for Scots pine

Improve people's knowledge of Scots pine's properties and its suitability to different uses Learn More»

Uses of Scots pine

Encourage innovation and promote greater use of Scots Pine in construction. Learn More»

Improved resource information

Develop new tools for forecasting forest production (in terms of timber volume and quality) and pricing mechanisms that better reflect variations in timber quality Learn More»

Forestry guidance

Publish new guidance on growing good quality Scots pine supported by case studies from partner countries and a decision support tool for forest managers. Learn More»