Leanachan Forest is a predominantly conifer forest covering over 3,100ha in the Great Glen to the north east of Fort William. It lies on the northern lower slopes of Aonach Mor, Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis mountain range and as such forms the lower frame of the mountain view from the Commando Memorial and other view point across the Great Glen. The Nevis Range ski and mountain bike centre is in the heart of the forest, which along with the North Face car park, make it a popular destination for outdoor activities.

The forest contains the Lon Leanachan bog habitat SSSI and presents opportunities for peatland restoration.  There are areas of native woodland along the upper margins adjoining the Ben Nevis SSSI with scope for expansion and linking to the developing riparian woodlands.

We are at the final stage of revising the land management plan (LMP) for this forest and welcome your comments on the draft plan below.

Timeline

• 21 February 2024 - drop in at the our office at Torlundy, Fort William between 2pm and 6pm 
• 15 March 2024 - final date for response to the plan
• April 2024 - submission to Scottish Forestry for approval

Documents and maps

• LMP summary of proposals
• Background information
• Map 1 location
• Map 2 current forest species composition 
• Map 3 current forest age structure
• Map 4 soils
• Map 5 environmental features
• Map 6 recreation features
• Map 7 design concept
• Map 8 felling and roads 
• Map 9 species and habitats
• Map 10 potential thinning areas