Callendar Wood Land Management Plan

Following extensive analysis and consultation, the land management plan for Callendar Wood was formally approved by Scottish Forestry in June 2026 and is scheduled for renewal by June 2036. 

Callendar Wood covers approximately 95 hectares and is situated in Falkirk town. It is recognised as a 'plantation on ancient woodland' (PAWS) and 'garden and designed landscape' and provides a highly valued green space for local communities.  

Map 1a (below) shows the plan boundary and its regional setting. 

1. our central focus in the short-term is to reduce plant health risks. In the long-term we’ll focus management on retaining and enhancing the amenity and conservation value of the woodland
2. we’ll transition commercial conifer stands to native broadleaves and retain a minor component of ornamental species to complement designed landscapes linked to Callendar House
3. we’ll continue the control of invasive species such as Rhododendron ponticum and Himalayan balsam to enhance PAWS restoration
4. encourage an increasing proportion of timber suitable for niche markets through appropriate silviculture and tending
5. we’ll continue to build on FLS’s community and visitor management work of recent years and explore how best to add value to visitors appreciation and understanding of Callendar Wood

Key documents relevant to woodland management are included below. Please use the contact details under 'Get in Touch' to request additional documents & maps referenced in the plan.  

Documents

• Callendar Wood land management plan
• appendix 1: ten year felling and thinning tables
• appendix 2: ten year restocking proposals   
• appendix 4: consultation record

Maps

• accessible text for maps
• map 1: location
• map 4: existing forest
• map 5: visitor zones and path networks
• map 6: analysis
• map 7: future concept map
• map 8: ten year management proposals
• maps 9 and 10: management coupes and ten year felling plan
• maps 11 and 12: future species and ten year restock proposals