North Kyle Land Management Plan

Covering an area of 3857 hectares, the North Kyle Land Management Plan (LMP) area is located approximately 3km northeast of Dalmellington in East Ayrshire.  The plan area comprises a mixed age class conifer plantation with some broadleaf woodland as well as open areas from former open cast mining and reserved for peatland restoration. The North Kyle Windfarm site is a major feature in the centre of the block. The block is part of Scotland’s national forests and land owned by Scottish Ministers on behalf of the people of Scotland and managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS). 

The current land management plan identifies management objectives and sets out our operations over a 10 year period.  The successful delivery of this plan will contribute to the objectives of FLS's Corporate Plan, as well as the priorities, objectives and visions of Scotland's Forest Strategy.

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

The land management plan and supporting maps are available to download below.

Long term vision

Silvicultural improvement and recovery of industrial land will be achieved through carefully
managed phased felling, increased species diversity, targeted bog restoration and the
afforestation of former mineral extraction areas to provide a quality visitor experience
framed within a backdrop of forestry and green energy generation

Management Objectives

• Enhance the Visitor Experience
• Manage peatland and former Open Cast areas
• Improve woodland quality and resilience through additional structural and species diversity
• Sustainable timber production over the two approved phases of the plan period

Summary of Planned Operations

• Felling = 457.2 ha
• Restocking = 584.79 ha
• New roading required = 0 km

Documents

• North Kyle LMP text 
• Map 1 - location
• Map 4 - Management 
• Map 6 - Future Habitats & Species