Take part in our firewood industry survey to help protect Scotland’s trees

Forest Research are looking for people involved in the harvesting, processing, transport, import, or trade of firewood in Scotland to complete an important survey.  

Take the survey 

The survey is part of a project led by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, which will research how the firewood trade in Scotland may impact the potential spread of pests and diseases. 

The findings will help ensure that any future support or guidance is useful, practical and based on real-world experiences. Ultimately, we aim to support the firewood industry to ensure better protection of Scotland’s trees, the firewood they supply, and the societal benefits they provide. 

Firewood can contain hidden pests and diseases. These pests and diseases can unintentionally be spread to new areas as firewood is moved into, and around, the country.  

The impact of newly introduced pests and diseases could be very damaging for the environment and the sustainability of businesses which rely on trees for firewood. 

This research is funded by the Plant Health Centre Scotland. It is carried out in partnership with Forest Research, Sylva Foundation, Cromarty Firth Watershed Environmental Trust, and Sarah McLusky research events and facilitation.