Muirlaggan Estate Long Term Forest Plan

Large scale, mixed use woodland located in Balquhidder Glen

Highfield Forestry Ltd is working with Muirlaggan Estate in continuing the management of 531ha woodland, including 380ha of productive conifers and 41ha of native broadleaves on the southern shore of Loch Voil, Balquhidder Glen.

Anticipated Timeline

  • 1. Initial Preparation

    Early 2024

    By considering the management objectives of the woodland, information available, and site sensitivities, we can prepaire a Long Term Forest Plan Concept.

  • 2. Scoping

    Mid-Late 2024

    By sharing our concept with relevant parties, we can continue to gather all the information we need so we can:

    Identify key issues and explore desired outcomes

    Share information

    Identify legal intersts such as water supplies

    Assess impact on local amenity

    Work with communities on timber traffic management

  • 3. LTFP Drafting

    End of 2024

    Using all of the information we have gathered, we will then identify any additional surveys required, analyse the data we have, and put together a draft forest plan.

    Scottish Forestry will ensure that the LTFP meets the UK Forestry Standard, addressing all issues highlighted in the scoping process.

  • 4. Public Consultation of LTFP

    2025

    Once Scottish Forestry are content that the LTFP meets UK Forestry Standard, they will then work with the local authorities and other statutory consultees over a 4 week consultation period and agree any changes required for approval.

  • 5. LTFP Approval

    Scottish Forestry will then approve the Forest Plan and issue a 10 year felling licence. The plan will then be available for public viewing.

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