“Enormous” cuts to forestry will “torpedo” Scotland’s chances of meeting its climate targets, Woodland Trust Scotland and Confor have said. The conservation charity and timber industry body have condemned proposals for a “massive” 41% cut in the funding to support woodland creation and management through the Forestry Grant Scheme. Scottish Forestry is facing cuts of more than £32 million from its grant budget following the Budget announcement by Finance Secretary Shona Robison last month. Alastair Seaman, director of Woodland Trust Scotland, said: “The Scottish Government must remember that warm words won’t stop climate change or restore nature. “We need investment in new woodland – and fast – if we are to have any hope of a strong economy and a healthy landscape in the years to come.