SCOTTLAND — Scottish Woodlands, the UK’s leading forestry business, has enjoyed another successful and profitable year, with an increasing headcount and continued focus on graduate recruitment. The company, which is 80%-owned by its employees, reported turnover of £111.6 million in the year to 30 September 2023, with operating profits remaining strong at £4.61 million. Scottish Woodlands Ltd, headquartered in Riccarton, Edinburgh, is involved in the creation of around one-third of all new woodland in Scotland. Its staff numbers have increased to more than 250. …The company has offices across Scotland (as well as northern England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and specialises in tree planting, forest management, harvesting, landscaping, utility services, investment and peatland restoration. Managing Director Ian Robinson said: “The timber market remained challenging – but all other areas of the business were strong.