The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 completes the devolution of forestry from Westminster to Holyrood. Under this Act, Scottish Ministers will set up two new executive agencies: Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) responsible for the management of the National Forest Estate and Scottish Forestry (SF) responsible for policy, regulation and grant-giving for tree planting. As a Planning Forester within South Region of FLS, you will have the opportunity to work within a team to help shape the future management of 115,000 ha of land across Galloway. A Planning Forester is an exciting and forward thinking role that combines leadership with facilitation and problem solving skills. Our land management plans have to be efficient and practical, but also responsive to the opportun