“Scotland’s New Hutting Law Unlocks Public Land for Community-Led Rewilding and Nature Connection”

Scottish Parliament Passes New Hutting Law, Making Public Land Accessible for Sustainable Living On Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, the Scottish Parliament voted to pass a new hutting law, which will require the Scottish Government to publish a model lease for hutting on public land. The change to the law is expected to make it easier for people across Scotland to access public land for low-impact...

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