Forestry applications: 6 July 2026 to 19 July 2026

This fortnight saw very limited activity on the Scottish Forestry Public Register, with just a single new application submitted between 6 and 19 July 2026.

Overall Volume and Area

Only one new application was registered during this period, covering a total of 0.42 hectares. This is a notably quiet fortnight.

Breakdown by Case Type

• Felling Permission Application (FPA): 1

An FPA is a Felling Permission Application — a request for approval to fell trees. This single application accounts for all activity in the period.

Status

• Open for Comment: 1

The application is currently open for public comment, giving interested parties an opportunity to share their views before a decision is made.

Local Authority Activity

All activity fell within a single council area:

• Dumfries and Galloway Council: 1 application

Notable Application

With only one application to report, it is by default the largest and most notable:

• FPA-13587 — Barnsoul Woodlands
  • Case type: Felling Permission Application
  • Location: near Shawhead, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Area: 0.42 hectares
  • Status: Open for Comment
  • Consultation closes: 11 August 2026

Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed felling at Barnsoul Woodlands should do so before the consultation closing date of 11 August 2026.