Environment and Forestry Directorate

What we do

The Environment and Forestry Directorate protects and enhances Scotland’s natural environment.

We are responsible for:

• land­scapes, biodiversity, woodlands, water and soil
• policies on the management of natural heritage and protected sites and access
• the protection of species and wildlife management
• the protection of land, water and air quality
• promoting a circular economy through resource and waste management and reduction
• flood risk man­agement
• funding environmental and agricultural scientific research and economic and statistical analysis

Associated professional roles

• Chief scientific adviser for environment, natural resources and agriculture

Who we are

Cabinet Secretary and Ministers

Management