We are currently carrying out a Land Management Plan (LMP) revision to help us determine future management proposals for Dalrulzion. An LMP details how we intend to manage our land over the coming 10 years and indicates our vision for the next decades and beyond. 

The new plan will set out future management objectives and will give approval for felling, thinning and restocking operations. Through the new plan we want to continue to ensure the social, economic and ecological benefits the forest block provides.

The Dalrulzion forest block is situated in Glen Shee, south of the Cairngorms, where the plateau starts to give way to the lower, more fertile, lands of Perthshire. The block sits due south of Dalrulzian and west of the Black water, which meets the river Ericht four miles south at Bridge of Cally. It’s a little over 365 hectares in size and consists of a majority productive conifer forest. The block is important for water quality and local recreation and contains a scheduled ancient monument.

On the 11 December a public consultation meeting was held to give background to the proposals. The plan is now being finalised prior to submission to the regulator, Scottish Forestry. Once checked by the regulator it will appear on their public register for a further 28 days.

Timeline

• October 2024: Scoping
• November 2024: Draft Plan Completion
• December 2024: Consultation
• December: Internal Review
• December: Submission to Scottish Forestry for approval

Documents

• Dalrulzion LMP Brief
  
  
• Map 1 - Location and Viewpoints
• Map 2 - Current Species
• Map 3 - Concept
• Map 4 - Management Coupes
• Map 5 - Thinning Coupes
• Map 6 - Future Habitats and Species
• Map 7 - Timber Haulage
• Map 8 - Soils
• Map 9 - Historic Environment
• Map 10 - Water Supplies