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Central Mull Land Management Plan consultation

The Central Mull land management plan (LMP) area lies to the west of Salen on the Isle of Mull and incorporates the forest blocks of Salen, Lettermore, Crannich and Aintuim. These diverse areas incorporate amongst commercial conifer crops areas of ancient woodland and important heritage sites including scheduled monuments, as well as priority open habitats across the central area of the island, focussed on Loch Frisa at its centre.

The primary objectives for the plan area are: Commercial timber production; restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites; enhancement and protection of key habitats and species including habitat networks; provide adequate access infrastructure; protect and enhance cultural heritage assets; protect and enhance water features and water supplies; landscape improvement especially upper planting lines; further design improvements associated with visitors and facilities; and taking into account guidance on forest resilience and diversification in response to climate change. Certification under the UK Woodland Assurance Scheme is another important objective to which the plan will contribute.

Timeline

• Autumn 2012: Initial stakeholder consultation Public Consultation Drop-in
• Autumn 2013: Plan approved in August 2013

Documents and maps

• Setting and context (PDF)
• Summary of objectives (PDF)
• Concept Map (PDF 6.9MB)
• Viewpoint Location Map (PDF 1.7MB)
• Management Approval Map (PDF 4.6MB)
• Future Species Approval Map (PDF 4.3MB)
• Designated Areas Map (PDF 1.7MB)