NATIVE woodland creation in the Highlands is to get a boost thanks to an increase in the grant support available.
An additional £400 per hectare for suitable areas will encourage new planting and create a demand for young trees that will stimulate the forest nursery sector.
Speaking at the Confor annual dinner, Rural Affairs Secretary Fergus Ewing said: ‘The forestry sector and the many benefits it brings is so important to a vibrant Scotland.