Kilpatrick Hills Land Management Plan

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

The plan lies immediately north-west of Glasgow and covers approximately 3,500 hectares. It consists of conifer plantations to the east, north and west, connected by a large expanse of open moorland and young native woodland. 

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

• improve resilience through appropriate silviculture, species choice and careful forest design
• pre-emptively remove Larch species (where appropriate), adhering to the FLS national plant health strategy
• maintain small roundwood, pallet, log and biomass production through appropriate silviculture, species choice and careful forest design
• promote responsible use of the forest by visitors
• maintain attractive woodlands, trails and other recreational opportunities to promote visitor health and well-being
• improve the visual amenity of the forest
• protect water quality and plan to mitigate against excessive water run-off in catchments
• maintain biodiversity value through appropriate management and design
• protect heritage features

Documents and maps related to woodland management are provided below. To see additional documents or maps referenced in this plan, please use the contact details provided under 'Get in Touch'.

Documents

• Summary of proposals
• Kilpatrick Hills Land Management Plan
• Appendix one: 10 year felling and thinning tables
• Appendix two: 10 year restocking tables

Maps

• Accessible text for maps
• Map 1: location and setting
• Map 6: analysis
• Map 7: concept
• Maps 8 and 9: management coupes and 10 year felling/thinning
• Maps 10 and 11: future species and 10 year restocking
• Map 12: woodland management in visitor zones