Southend Land Management Plan

The Southend Land Management unit is located on the south of the island of Arran between Whiting Bay and Kilmory.  This includes the Glenashdale, Garbad and Aucheleffan forest blocks.  Covering an area of 3324 ha, the area comprises of a mix of commercial coniferous plantations, native broadleaved woodland, and open ground.

It is part of Scotland’s national forests and land, owned by Scottish Ministers on behalf of the people of Scotland, and managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS).

Forestry and Land Scotland is currently revising this land management plan that will define the management prescription for the ten year period between (2026 to 2036), and presents a long term vision for the area.  It is an opportunity for us to review the management objectives, and to set out our operations for the next 10 years.

This page will be regularly updated with information, documents and maps as the plan takes shape.  Draft versions of the plan will be published here and we invite comments and feedback on all of our proposals.

Consultation

Consultation with stakeholders (including the local community) is a requirement of the land management planning process, but it is also a valuable opportunity for us to engage with the public, talk about our work, and discover what's important to you. 

A public consultation drop-in event will be held in Whiting Bay on:

Tuesday 24 March 2026
3pm – 6.15pm
Whiting Bay Village Hall

Everyone is welcome to come along to learn more about our ideas for managing this area, and to share their thoughts with our staff.

Alternatively, there is an online survey available here:

https://forms.gle/jyphjicVQHXuZ1BB8 

Timeline

  • Project initiation | January 2026
  • Scoping and development of draft concept | January - March 2026
  • Stakeholder and public consultations | March - April 2026
  • Development of final plans | May - July 2026
  • Submission to Scottish Forestry (sector regulator) | July 2026

Documents and maps

Get in touch 

If you would like further information or have any questions about this plan, please contact: enquiries.south@forestryandland.gov.scot