The Castlemaddy plan area comprises of Carminnows, Dundeugh, Marscalloch and Polmaddy forest blocks. The sites are located south of Carsphairn village in southern Scotland. This land is part of Scotland’s National Forest Estate, owned by Scottish Ministers on behalf of the nation, and managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. 

The plan identifies management objectives and sets out our operations for the next ten years. The plan has been approved by Scottish Forestry. The successful delivery of this plan will contribute to the objectives of Forestry and Land Scotland’s Corporate Plan, as well as the priorities, objectives and vision of Scotland’s Forestry Strategy. 

The plan has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and its supporting guidelines. The UKFS is the benchmark for sustainable forestry practice and the Scottish Government is committed to its use.

Documents and maps

• Castlemaddy Land Management Plan text
• Map – Management
• Map – Thinning
• Map – Future Habitats and Species