Consultation on woodland strategy

The public are to be given the opportunity to have their say on a woodland strategy for Moray.

The strategy will be used to guide the creation of new woodland, support the local timber industry and promote sensitive development within woodlands.

A discussion session for individuals, groups and community representatives will take place at Horizon Scotland at the Forres Enterprise Park on Tuesday, June 21 from 6pm to 8pm.

A similar event for woodland-related businesses will be held at the same venue on Thursday, June 30 from 2pm to 4pm.

The strategy, which will go before Moray councillors for final approval later this year, will become supplementary guidance forming part of the Moray Local Development Plan.

Moray Council area stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Forres in the west. The council and its 4,500 employees respond to the needs of 92,500 residents in this beautiful part of Scotland, which nestles between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.

Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live.

Headquartered in Elgin, the administrative capital of Moray.