The Eriff and Bellsbank block lies around 5km south of Dalmellington, South Ayrshire.

Following analysis, consultation and development work, the land management plan for Eriff & Bellsbank was formally approved on 20 July 2018 and is scheduled for renewal in 2028.

Download a brief summary of the current Eriff & Bellsbank land management plan (PDF 90KB)

Timeline

• Summer 2017: Initial stakeholder consultation
• Autumn 2017: Ongoing consultation. Woodland design including coupe design, species choice and management proposals.
• 30 November 2018: The local community were invited to a public 'drop-in' meeting to discuss the Land Management Plan proposals with FCS staff and explore the key issues for the forest.
• Winter 2017/18: Land Management Plan submission to Forestry Commission Scotland as part of approval process (final plan will be placed on the Forestry Commission public register for 28 days).
• July 2018: Plan formally approved.

Land management plan documents and maps

• Land management plan (PDF 1.4MB) – The main document containing our detailed design proposals. This plan has been approved by Forestry Commission Scotland.
• Location map (PDF 1MB)
• Management map (PDF 2.45MB) - Details our objectives and management proposals for the area. This plan has been approved by Forestry Commission Scotland.
• Future habitats and species map (PDF 2.23MB) - Details our objectives and restocking proposals for the area. This plan has been approved by Forestry Commission Scotland.