The Land Management Plan (LMP) covers Appin forest, located north east of Oban and accessed from the public C class road, which joins the A828 at Lurignish. The forest and associated hill ground covers 700 ha, extending from sea level to 437 m and comprising a mosaic of Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland (ASNW) and Planted Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS); areas of mixed conifers and broadleaves; a component of commercial conifers and large tracts of open ground including some agricultural land. The 2020-2030 LMP was prepared in the context of the wider group of linked forests under our management in this part of North Argyll and the strategic plan that is being prepared to guide management across this wider area. Appin is a small forest but the associated open ground extends northwards to Bealach and there is potential for woodland expansion to create contiguous native woodland from Appin to Bealach. Bealach and Appin may be joined into one Land Management Plan in the future.

Documents and maps

• Appin land management plan - Summary
• Appin land management plan - Location Map
• Appin land management plan - Concept Map
• Appin land management plan - Management Map
• Appin land management plan - 10 Year Felling Map
• Appin land management plan - Thinning Map
• Appin land management plan - 10 Year Restock Map
• Appin land management plan - Future Habitats and Species Map
• Appin land management plan - Potential New Road
• Appin land management plan - Access Features
• Appin land management plan - Heritage Features
• Appin land management plan - Environmental Features
• Appin land management plan - Analysis Map
• Appin land management plan - Landform Analysis
• Appin land management plan - Water Supply Points
• Appin land management plan - Current Species
• Appin land management plan - Planting Year
• Appin land management plan - Location of Mature Western Hemlock and Beech Trees