Blairadam Forest covers 1335 hectares and is mostly comprised of fast growing conifers which provide timber to local and national markets. Over the past 20 years we have been restructuring these conifer stands in order to deliver a broader range of public benefits.

Every 10 years we look again at our land management plans and over the past year we have been preparing to renew the plan for Blairadam Forest. Community drop-in sessions were held last August and our staff received lots of constructive feedback from members of the public. This feedback has now been incorporated into the draft proposals for the next 10 years which can be accessed below. 

Current timeline for plan renewal

• August 2023: Community drop-in sessions held
• September 2023 - January 2024: Draft plan placed on consultation webpage, assessment by internal teams, revisions and further consultations with stakeholders
• February 2024: Plan submitted to the forestry regulator (Scottish Forestry) for review. As part of the approval process, the plan will be placed on Scottish Forestry’s public register for 28 days for opportunity to comment.

Draft documents and maps

• Main document
• Appendices
• Map 1. Location
• Map 4. Existing forest
• Map 5. Landscape setting
• Map 6. Visitor zones & recreation
• Map 8. Analysis
• Map 9. Concept design
• Map 10a. Management coupes
• Map 10b. Ten year felling & thinning plan
• Map 11. Future species & habitats
• Map 13. Operational access and timber haulage
• Map 14. Woodland creation areas

Additional maps mentioned in the plan can be requested using the enquiries email address at the bottom of this page.

Online presentation

You can watch the online presentation for this land management plan consultation below.

Give us your feedback

We have now completed our consultation for this plan’s renewal. If you would still like to contact us regarding the plan, please use the contact details below.