Clashindarroch land mangement plan area is located just south west of Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

The plan area includes the main Clashindarroch block along with Brown hill and the Darroch Wids sites of Coynachie, Merdrum and Black Middens. In addition Ittingstone, Culdrain and Mains of Lesmore, all of which were recent acquisitions some of which are now newly planted, are subsumed into this plan.

Analysis of the available information has led to the primary objective being the management of the woodland for the production of a sustainable quality crop of timber.

There are additional secondary objectives for the future management of the woodland in certain areas of the plan area. These include:

• The improvement of biodiversity potential in riparian corridors;
• The improvement of the forest habitat for European Protected Species (EPS) and other protected species;
• The restoration of non-forest habitats;
• New woodland creation;
• The maintenance of existing recreational facilities.

These objectives are specific to certain areas of the plan. See the plan objectives map below which shows where each secondary objective is relevant.

Timeline

During the development of the land management plan for Clashindarroch we have consulted publicly including with local community representatives and stakeholders known to have an interest in the plan area.

The plan has been approved and is now active. It is due to be renewed in January 2030.

Documents and maps

• Land management plan text (PDF) - details our objectives for the area and our management proposals. This is a draft plan and we welcome comments on its contents.
• Location map (PDF 5.0MB) - shows the location of Clashindarroch in relation to the local area.
• Plan objectives map (PDF 5.5MB) - shows where the secondary plan objectives are relevant.
• Biodiversity map (PDF 5.9MB) - shows the main biodiversity issues affecting the plan area.
• Key features map (PDF 5.9MB) - shows the key features that will influence the management of the forest.
• Current species map (PDF 4.7MB) - shows the current tree species that are growing in Clashindarroch.
• Analysis and concept map (PDF 5.7MB) - shows how the key features will influence the management of the forest.
• Management map (PDF 4.5MB) - shows the proposed management for the area.
• LISS map (PDF 5.3MB) - shows what types of low impact silviculture we intend to use within the area.
• Thinning map (PDF 5.2MB) - shows what year we plan to undertake the thinning within the area.
• Future species map (PDF 4.54MB) - shows the tree species that are proposed to be growing in the area at the end of the plan period.