Elchies LMP ran from: 2010-2020

The Forest of Elchies LMP is currently under review, you can learn more about it below:

Elchies LMP Consultation

The purpose of this plan is to review the Forestry Commission Scotland’s (FCS) management of Elchies Forest in accordance with the Moray & Aberdeenshire Forest Districts (MAFD) strategic plan. 

Elchies forest block is located at GR NJ234444 just north of the small village of Archiestown, within Speyside. It is close to the A95 trunk road, which leads to the south and incorporates part of the renowned Malt Whisky trail. The forest block extends to 1520 hectares comprising of high moorland forest in the north that descends to a pastural landscape in the south.

Documents and maps

• Elchies Land Management Plan (PDF)
• Elchies Thinning Maps (PDF)
• Ariel image of Elchies (PDF)
• Location Map (PDF)
• Key Features Map (PDF)
• Concept and Analysis Map (PDF)
• Management Map (PDF)
• Thinning Map (PDF)
• Restock Map (PDF)
• Natural Reserve Map (PDF)
• Lines of Force Map (PDF)
• Wind Hazard Class Map (PDF)
• Viewpoints Map (PDF)