The Tairlaw Land Management unit comprises of a single forest block of 1120 ha and is located in South Ayrshire, approximately 5km south of the village of Straiton and forms part of FLS South Region. The block is within Galloway Forest Park, is surrounded by FLS plantation forestry, open hill farm land and encompasses Loch Braden. It 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). 

Forestry and Land Scotland is currently revising this land management plan, that will define the management prescription for the ten year period between (2024-34), and presents the vision for the long-term management of the forest block.

Community and consultation event

Scoping consultation with stakeholders (including the local community) is a requirement of the land management planning process but it is also a valuable opportunity for us to engage with the public, talk about our work, and discover what's important to you. This initial consultation period is now over and we would like to thank those who took the time to comment.

Timeline

• Development of draft brief and design concept | Spring 2023
• External stakeholder and public consultations | Summer 2023
• Development of final plans | Autumn 2023
• Submission to Scottish Forestry | Winter 2023

Plan documents and maps

Forestry and Land Scotland have recently completed a draft plan and these documents can be viewed below. The plan has now been submitted to Scottish Forestry for regulatory approval, during which time the plan will be listed on their public register for a final consultation period of 28 days. If required, further comments should be made through the public register. For more details and advice on how to comment, please visit the Scottish Forestry website or access the Public Register.

Tairlaw Land Management Plan Text

• Map 1 - Location
• Map 2 - Key Features (Map 2 Accessible Text)
• Map 3 - Analysis and Concept (Map 3 Accessible Text)
• Map 4 - Management
• Map 5 - Thinning
• Map 6 - Future Habitats and Species
• Map 7 - Road Operations and Timber Haulage
• Map 8 - Current Woodland Composition
• Map 9 - Soils
• Map 10 - DAMS
• Map 11 - Landscape Character Type
• Map 12 - Heritage Features
• Map 13 - Visitor Zones
• Map 14 - Drinking Water Protected Areas
• Map 15 - Flooding