Officers have asked the public for help identifying the body, found by a member of the public in Devilla Forest, near Kincardine, at about midday on Sunday.
The remains are thought to be of a man, wearing glasses, outdoor clothing and carrying a red and black rucksack.
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"This person wore glasses and was wearing outdoor clothing including a blue short sleeved 'Kalenji' T-shirt, grey trousers with black patches on the knees and black 'Quechua' walking shoes. There was also a black and red rucksack found."