BEINN EIGHE NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE
FIRE PLAN
2019
Including
Buildings & surrounding policies (Anancaun)
Visitor Centre (Aultroy)
Campsite (Taagan)
To be used in conjunction with 1:25,000 O.S. map Torridon Hills and 1:50,000 O.S. map sheets 19 and 25.
Prepared by: Doug Bartholomew, Reserve Manager
Edited by:
Approved by: Chris Donald, Operational Manager
Version Date Author 001 June 2018 Ian Sargent 002 – Reviewed & Updated May 2019 Ian Sargent ANNEXES ...... 2
1. AREA COVERED AND SITE DESCRIPTION ...... 3
2. MANAGEMENT ...... 3
3. FIRE HAZARDS ...... 4
4. FIRE RISKS ...... 4
5. ACCESS ...... 5
6. FIRE RISK CONTROL MEASURES ...... 5
7. FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES...... 6
8. PROPERTY...... 9
9. HELICOPTER USE AND PROCEDURES ...... 9
10. EMERGENCY SERVICES’ CONTACT NUMBERS...... 12
11. FIRE EQUIPMENT STORE AND SNH OFFICE ...... 14
12. WATER SUPPLIES ...... 16
THE NEAREST SIGNIFICANT WATER SUPPLY IS LOCH MAREE, ALONGSIDE THE KINLOCHEWE – GAIRLOCH ROAD (A832) ...... 16
12.1 STAND PIPES ...... 16
13. LOGISTICS ...... 17
14. FIRE EXTINGUISHED ...... 17 ANNEXES
1. Fire card and fire map 2. Description of trees within enclosures 3. Fire fighting priorities (habitats) 4. Fire fighting priorities (buildings)
Distribution
SNH Area Management team SNH Kinlochewe staff Fire and Rescue Service Control Centre. (Inverness) Fire and Rescue Service Stations in Dingwall, Gairloch and Kinlochewe Northern Constabulary (Gairloch Police Station) Neighbouring landowners
2 1. AREA COVERED AND SITE DESCRIPTION
Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (NNR) extends to 4800 ha on the south side of Loch Maree, close to the village of Kinlochewe, in Wester Ross, and ranges from near sea level to over 1000 metres above sea level. The Reserve encompasses a wide range of vegetation types, including some of Britain’s best examples of western upland plant communities. Many of the habitats are nationally and internationally recognised, hence the NNR is part of the Beinn Eighe Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Loch Maree Complex Special Area of Conservation SAC).
The Beinn Eighe massif is a high upland plateau and 7 km long ridge, interspersed by several distinct mountain tops; it is dominated by exposed rock and species-rich moss heath; calcareous crags have a rich herb flora which includes many nationally uncommon species and several rarities. Montane grassland is also species rich, especially in flushed areas, and there is a range of snow bed communities. Mid- altitude slopes are clothed in dwarf shrub heath, principally wet heath. The lower slopes support small patches of mire and a significant expanse of native Scots pine wood with birch, rowan and holly. In turn the woods harbour a range of Atlantic bryophytes which includes several national rarities.
The Beinn Eighe NNR boundary is shown on the Fire Plan map (and also on Harvey’s Superwalker 1:25,000 Torridon map and on some editions of the O.S. Map 1:25,000 Torridon Hills). This Fire Plan also includes in-bye land, the Visitor Centre at Aultroy and the campsite at Taagan. The Beinn Eighe NNR is managed (and mostly owned) by Scottish Natural Heritage.
Public access is mainly from the Visitor Centre and the all-ability trails that start from this point approximately 1.5 km west of Kinlochewe beside the A832. The other major public access point is the Glas Leitir Trails’ car park where the Mountain and Woodland Trails begin, approximately 4 km west of Kinlochewe beside the A832. There are other access points on to the Reserve along the A896 in Glen Torridon but these are mainly for access to the high tops and are used less frequently.
2. MANAGEMENT
The Reserve is managed primarily for nature conservation, the principal aims being the restoration of semi-natural woodland, protection of the ancient woodland, provision of information and access opportunities for the public. Visitors to the Reserve are directed mainly to the Visitor Centre and Trail heads. A basic camp site is provided at Taagan, 1.5 miles west of Kinlochewe on the A832. Wild camping occasionally takes place on high ground and although not encouraged roadside camping and overnight stays by camper vans also occur.
Fire management and fire preparedness are vital to protect the biodiversity of Beinn Eighe. The entire Reserve is designated under the European Habitats Directive as a component of a Special Area of Conservation, and parts of the reserve support Habitats Directive ‘Priority Habitats’. In addition to its NNR status, under UK legislation the site is also an SSSI and it has been awarded international accolades including the Council of Europe Diploma and Biosphere Reserve status. Protection against fire is a high priority regardless of fire location and scale.
This Fire Plan for Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve lays out the procedures that should be followed by SNH staff in the event of wildfire, regardless of scale. As such the Fire Plan will only become relevant if our preventative measures have failed. The primary focus of SNH’s fire management is on fire prevention. Nevertheless, SNH must also be prepared for a wildfire incident. If a fire occurs on the Reserve, we will base our response on an assessment of the risks to natural heritage interests, neighbouring property and to staff/public safety. However, in any decision priority will be given to the protection of human life. Details of the fire risk on Beinn Eighe NNR and on how staff will take decisions during a wildfire are set out below.
3 We are guided by the internal SNH instruction note “Fire Plans and Firefighting on SNH Occupied Land” (A2145299).
Detailed information on wildfire response can be found in SG Wildfire Operational Guidance https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0043/00436138.pdf
3. FIRE HAZARDS
3.1 Sources of fuel The main fire hazard is the layer of surface fuels consisting of heathers and grasses. Much of the vegetation dies off each winter resulting in large volumes of dead fine fuels that would burn very quickly in dry weather conditions.
The continuity of these dead fine fuels, especially in woodland and on the lower slopes, would allow fire originating from one point to spread in any direction unless strong winds were pushing it in one direction.
3.2 Sources of ignition Causes of fire are most likely to be campfires, bonfires, dropped cigarettes and matches, discarded glass and vehicles.
3.3 Terrain Beinn Eighe is a complex upland site with a variety of topographical features that could potentially act as traps or barriers to people escaping from a fire. This will not be an issue if people remain on the official low ground trails or use the main evolved paths in the uplands. However, in the event of a fire close to a path or other public facility SNH staff and other fire-fighters should be aware that visitors may wander into hazardous areas to avoid smoke and flames. The following list identifies those natural features most likely to act as traps or barriers.
Allt na h-Airighe gorge NG 995646 Allt na Doire-daraich gorge NH 005625 Allt a’Chuirn gorge NH 005608 Tansley Bog NH 004646
4. FIRE RISKS
The risk of fire is greatest during dry weather in spring and early summer. Easter through to late summer sees a high number of visitors to the Reserve creating an increased risk. However, dry spells during late winter when dead Molinia grass is abundant can also present a high fire risk, although visitor numbers tend to be low.
Areas at greatest risk are marked on Fire Plan map
• A832 & A896 Public Roads which run alongside the Reserve for approximately 10 miles.
• Car parks beside A832 at the Visitor Centre (NH019630), the Glas Leitir Trails (NH002651) and opposite Slioch (NG983672).
• The campsite (NH015637), Anancaun Office and Field Station (NH025632)
4 Areas of highest risk are generally places where roads and trails pass through the Reserve, or where visitors park cars and picnic adjacent to the ancient pinewood.
5. ACCESS
The Reserve is generally suitable for vehicular access to the boundaries only. There are three access tracks suitable only for off-road vehicles and these run less than a few hundred metres into the Reserve. However, they can be used as access points for fire fighting equipment and personnel (marked on Fire Plan map). Beyond these tracks only vehicles such as a Glencoe ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) can operate on the steep ground conditions found within the boundaries of the Reserve. Only highly experienced operators used to these conditions should operate the Glencoe ATV. Rough and treacherous ground conditions are a major constraint for access in the event of a fire and would pose a considerable risk to personnel involved on the ground. In many instances early helicopter use will be vital to minimise damage and safeguard personnel.
6. FIRE RISK CONTROL MEASURES
6.1 SNH staff vigilance There will be an annual fire fighting practice for staff. Staff will be made aware of sensitive areas and those with the highest fire risk. Actions to be considered during periods of fire risk include -
HIGH FIRE RISK • Check Reserve Site Management Officer’s (SMO’s) work location and recall if necessary • Inform admin. staff of possible emergency phone call • Supply admin. staff with fire card • Check location of Glencoe ATV • Place ‘High Fire Risk’ signs at key points
EXTREME FIRE RISK • Check Reserve SMO’s work location and recall if necessary • Put trained fire fighting staff on standby • Inform admin. staff of possible emergency phone call • Supply admin. staff with fire card • Check location of Glencoe ATV • Load fire-fighting equipment onto Glencoe ATV, land rover, pickup & trailer • Check that ‘High Fire Risk’ signs are in place at key points • Increase reserve patrols daytime, evening and weekend
6.2 Increase public awareness
Community involvement in promoting fire prevention and in the early detection of fire is to be encouraged, particularly with local residents and property owners adjacent to the NNR at high-risk times.
Consideration will be given to increased patrols of car parks and picnic areas, including evening and weekend visits at times with a high fire danger rating.
Visitors will be notified of high and extreme fire risks by the effective use of ‘High Fire Risk’ signs placed at interpretation points during high-risk periods. The danger of fire needs to be incorporated into new interpretive material.
If a fire breaks out near to areas used by the public these will be closed and warning signs erected. Car parks will be checked and affected trails and other facilities
5 cleared of visitors. Particular attention will be paid to terrain which could act as a trap or barrier in the event that people have left the main path network (see Section 3).
6.3 Fire audit
Quarterly checks will be conducted on equipment, water supplies, access, and fire fighters’ protective clothing; fire plans will be reviewed at least annually to ensure information is correct and up to date. Fire practice and testing of call–out procedures will also be included. Inspection of fire fighting equipment will also occur after incidents, together with an investigation of causes and a review of lessons learnt.
6.4 Bonfires
In general, bonfires should not be lit in dry weather. However, if operational needs require a bonfire in such conditions, the following precautions will be adopted by SNH and its contractors.
a) Check and work through appropriate risk assessment. b) Knapsack sprayers, water containers and beaters must be readily available on site. c) At least two people must be on site to manage each fire. d) At the end of the day fires will be turned in and sufficiently damped down.
7. FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
7.1 Fire card and raising alarm
Emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire are detailed on a fire card. This contains all relevant information, including a section of Reserve map indicating locations of fire fighting equipment and Fire Rendezvous Points. This card will be displayed in Reserve vehicles and will be issued to property owners adjacent to the reserve, and to office based staff.
7.2 Responsibilities
Fire fighting responsibility lies with Highland & Islands Fire and Rescue Service. Should SNH staff be on site prior to the Fire and Rescue Service, the SNH Officer In Charge (OIC) will assume command and control.
Upon arrival of the Fire and Rescue Service Senior Officer, command and control of the incident will be handed over. The SNH OIC must immediately make himself or herself known to the Fire and Rescue Service Senior Officer.
7.3 Labour and organisation
Available labour could include Retained Fire Fighters, Auxiliary Fire Fighters, SNH staff and volunteers, neighbouring landowners and their staff.
The SNH OIC must log all SNH personnel and volunteers involved in fire fighting to ensure everyone is accounted for when rotating staff or fire fighting is complete.
7.4 Fire-fighting tactics
EARLY HELICOPTER INTERVENTION COULD BE VITAL
Beinn Eighe NNR is a very difficult area in which to fight a fire by vehicle or manual means. Walking on the site with fire-fighting equipment could expose those involved to risk and physical exhaustion. The amount of dry surface vegetation especially within the ancient woodland could result in rapid fire spread and result in the loss of a whole section of NNR. The SNH OIC must consider calling out a helicopter as
6 soon as the Fire Assessment is completed (see 7.5). Unless the fire is very small and localised, or occurs during periods of low fire risk (typically in the autumn or winter), SNH fire fighters will only be used for containment, mopping up and patrol tasks. The Glencoe ATV can also be used for this purpose.
If firefighting is considered an option then the OIC should consider following the LACES safety protocol, before fighting a fire: - Lookouts - A person responsible for managing and maintaining safety by observing and monitoring the fire and personnel. Lookouts should not be asked to deliver tasks that have been assigned to other crew. - Awareness - All personnel should ensure they remain vigilant to any hazards - Communication – establish and maintain effective communication - see section 7.8 below. - Escape routes – pre-planned routes should be set up to use in case of emergency away from a danger zone to a safety zone. Avoid steep uphill escape routes. - Safety zones – predetermined areas of safety where personnel can find refuge from a wildfire.
7.5 Fire Assessment
The SNH OIC must carry out a Fire Assessment before any suppression takes place.
Fire behaviour cannot be measured accurately on the fire ground without the relevant data and an understanding of the changing conditions at the fire front. The table below gives a guide to the suppression techniques which may be used.
Fire behaviour
FLAME HEIGHT RATE OF SPREAD TACTICS
Hand tools, beaters, 0.5 - 1.5 metres Under 20m per minute Knapsack sprayers and Argocat ATV. Helicopter may be used. Knapsack sprayers and 0.5 – 1.5 metres Over 20m per minute Argocat ATV. Helicopter may be used. Water attack followed by Beaters. Helicopter water 1.5 – 3.0 metres Under 50m per minute bombing recommended Water attack followed by 1.5 – 3.0 metres Over 50m per minute Beaters. Helicopter water bombing recommended Water attack followed by >3.0 metres Any spread Beaters. Helicopter water bombing recommended
Fighting a fire at <1.5m flame length is possible using a fogging unit (either Argo mounted, or knapsack sprayer) to dull down the flames, in combination with beaters to put out the fire, working along the flanks from behind the head fire, in teams of two. Fighting fires with flame lengths >1.5m requires water under pressure which is unlikely in the remote areas.
7.6 The Wildfire Prediction System (WPS) 7 This is a tool that gives an understanding of where fire behaviour is likely to get better or worse, which can then be used to identify ‘windows of opportunity’. The key principle behind an appropriate wildfire prediction system is that fire behaviour within any given fuel is influenced predominantly by three major forces: - Wind - Slope - Aspect (e.g. is the land south facing and thus the fuel is pre-heated or dried from the sun)
These three factors are referred to as the 'forces of alignment', because whenever a wildfire is supported by either the wind, slope and/or aspect it will burn with greater intensity and spread more rapidly. If the fire loses the support of the wind, slope and/ or aspect the intensity and rate of spread will decrease.
This can be communicated as follows: - F0 – a fire that lacks support of any of the three forces. “Out of alignment”. - F1 – parts of the fire are supported by any one of the three forces. “Partial alignment”. - F2 - parts of the fire are supported by any two of the three forces. “Partial alignment”. - F3 - parts of the fire are supported by all three forces. “Full alignment”.
For example an F3 fire moving out of aspect (into the shade) would change to a F2 fire and would be expected to decrease in intensity at that time.
7.6 Fire fighting stages
a) Knockdown Initial fire fighting using appropriate tactics as described above. The aim is to reduce intensity of fire front. b) Containment Fire fighting to stop further spread. c) Mop up and patrol Naked flames have been eliminated but smouldering peat and wood must be checked and extinguished.
7.7 Use of SNH Fire fighters
SNH fire fighters may be used for any of the three fire fighting stages described above provided they have the support of their line manager and have been suitably trained. Fire fighting staff must not enter into any situation which puts themselves or others in danger.
All fire fighting will cease when darkness falls, unless there is an imminent threat to life or property. If fire fighting ceases, a skeleton crew shall monitor fire behaviour and wind speed and will take action to contain the fire if necessary but only after the relevant risk assessment has been carried out.
All personnel must have access to drinking water and food, especially if the incident could run for over 4 hours.
8. Communications
SNH staff involved in fire fighting operations will carry and use SNH radios and mobile phones.
The SNH OIC and Fire and Rescue Service Senior Officer will be in control of all communications.
8 8. PROPERTY
The Reserve is bounded by Kinlochewe village, several upland properties and a motor repair business at Grid Ref: NH018632. This property is within the Reserve and could be threatened by fire on the Reserve and conversely could also be a fire risk. The SNH OIC must contact owners from the list below if that owner’s property is threatened. Owners may be prepared to provide personnel to help fight a fire on Beinn Eighe.
8.1 Property owners contact list
9. HELICOPTER USE AND PROCEDURES
If lives or property are at risk the Fire Service will call the helicopter. If a helicopter is to be called to address fire on SNH land or for conservation reasons, with neither lives nor property at risk, the request will be made by SNH staff on advice from the Fire Service.
All NNR Reserve Managers and Operations Officers who manage reserves have authority to call out helicopters for one day’s fire fighting duties if required. The cost of this will be borne centrally; it does not come out of the unit budget.
The decision to initiate the helicopter call out should be based on a request from the Fire and Rescue Service, unless other nominated staff have the necessary skills to make an assessment of the fire and are previously identified in the NNR Fire Plan.
Senior managers must be informed of any incident which requires helicopter assistance. Should the need arise for more than one day of helicopter assistance, approval must be sought from a senior manager.
This approval of helicopter use in exceptional circumstances is for fires on SNH owned NNRs with fire plans, any other land owned by SNH, and NNRs on which we have an NRA for management authority. Any support requested for fires on adjacent properties must be routed through conventional channels of approval.
Fire fighting support can only be requested through our nominated helicopter services contract as this will have been assessed for competence in carrying out these activities.
All SNH OICs have authority to call out helicopters for one day’s fire fighting duties. Senior managers must be informed of any incident which requires helicopter assistance. Should the need arise for further helicopter assistance approval must be sought from a senior manager.
Highland and Islands Fire and Rescue Service have prior written permission to call for helicopter assistance at SNH’s expense in the unlikely event where no SNH OIC is present
The SNH OIC and Fire and Rescue Service Senior officer will work through the flow chart (overleaf/below) to reach a decision on helicopter use.
Prior to the arrival of a helicopter, the SNH OIC will liaise with the Fire and Rescue Service’s Senior Officer to develop a brief strategy which will help ensure that the helicopter resource, once it arrives at the scene, is used efficiently and effectively.
9 Prior to the arrival of a helicopter, the SNH OIC will liase with the Fire and Rescue Service’s Senior Officer to develop a brief strategy which will help ensure that the helicopter resource, once it arrives at the scene, is used efficiently and effectively.
Helicopter Services Contact numbers:
PDG Operations PDG have bases in Inverness, Cumbernauld and Kyle of Lochalsh for call out to fire fighting.
Contact number - 01667 464400 Out of hours emergency contact - 07778 131113- This diverts to the on call staff member
All PDG operations staff area aware of the contract: Stuart - 01667 464407 Matt - 01667 464409 Craig and Natasha
HJS Operations HJS are based at Culter for call out to fire fighting.
Contact number - 01224 739111 This diverts to the on call staff member.
9.1 Senior Managers’ contact details
Fire Fire spreading uncontrollable by onto land attack or out neighbouring with resources land or property YES YES NO NO Physical exhaustion of fire Danger to life/ YES CALL fighters/Danger property YES OUT to personnel
HELICOPTER NO NO Helicopter recommended by Fire Danger to YES YES and Rescue Service sensitive area senior officer
Monitor fire behaviour. NO Re assess NO periodically
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9.2 Helicopter landing sites
LOCATION GRID REF VEHICLE ACCESS
Car park adjacent to A896 NG 958 565 Any vehicle Sandpit adjacent to A896 NG 986 576 None Quarry adjacent to A896 NH 023 603 None Entrance to Coulin Estate NH 002 582 Any vehicle Helicopter Pad adjacent to A896 NH 010 590 Off-road Pony Path adjacent to A832 NH 022 627 Any Vehicle Aultroy Visitor Centre adjacent to NH 019 630 Any vehicle A832 Field adjacent to Anancaun Field NH 025 632 Any vehicle Station
9.3 Ordering a helicopter
TELEPHONE PDG HELICOPTERS on: 0870 6079000
You will be asked the following:
11 • Caller’s name • Area • Telephone number: mobile and/or land line • Call out ‘Stand-by’ or ‘full attendance’ • Location of fire • Helicopter meeting point - Anancaun, Kinlochewe, Grid ref : NH 025 632 • Weather conditions/wind strength • Visibility • Landowner’s name/address
REMEMBER TO OBTAIN AN ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME FROM PDG HELICOPTERS
• PDG Helicopters will need approximately 1 hour from initial call to being airborne. • Flying time from Dalcross to Kinlochewe with fire bucket and 2 barrels of fuel is approximately 1 hour. • One barrel of fuel gives only 1 hour of fire-fighting time • Ground support crew will take more fuel with them by road, however, travel by road takes approximately 1.5 hours.
9.4 Helicopter Fire Fighting Tactics
NOTE: A HELICOPTER WILL NOT OPERATE DURING THE HOURS OF DARKNESS
Upon arrival of the helicopter, the SNH OIC and Fire and Rescue Service Senior Officer will liase with the pilot and ground staff to organise an attack on the fire. The equipment storage and landing site must be made clear to all parties. The SNH OIC and Fire and Rescue Service Senior Officer along with helicopter staff may fly round the fire site in order to plan their operation and to ensure the best use of the helicopter.
10. EMERGENCY SERVICES’ CONTACT NUMBERS
10.1 Highland and Islands Fire and Rescue Service Emergency calls via (9) 999
Highland & Islands Fire Control Centre (Inverness) 01463 227000 (24 Hours)
Dingwall Fire Station 01349 852341
10.2 Police Emergency calls via (9) 999
Gairloch Police Station 01445 712017
10.3 Electricity
Scottish Hydro Electric 0800 300000 Emergency Centre 0800 300999
10.4 Medical
Scottish Ambulance Service Emergency calls via (9) 999
Torridon Medical Practice 01445 791223 Raigmore Hospital (24 hours) 01463 704000
12 13 11. FIRE EQUIPMENT STORE AND SNH OFFICE Anancaun Field Station, Kinlochewe, By Achnasheen. Tel: 01445 760254
Equipment held by SNH Kinlochewe
NO. TYPE LOCATION GRID REF
NH 024 629 2 4wd Pick-ups SNH Office NH 024 629 3 Road trailers SNH Office NH 024 629 1 Glencoe ATV SNH Office NH 024 629 3 Knapsack sprayers SNH office NH 024 629 1 1000 lt water tank SNH office
23 Fire Beaters SNH office NH 024629 Fire hut
NH 024629 2 Honda 2” water pump and SNH office suction hose @ 6m + tool Fire hut boxes
NH 024629 1 Fire fogging unit to fit onto SNH office Glencoe ATV Fire hut NH 024629 10 x 25lt Foam SNH office Fire hut NH 024629 5 Lengths Delivery hose @ SNH office 23m Fire hut
NH 024629 3 Pick up hoses SNH office Fire hut
NH 024629 1 Branch, Dividing breech and SNH office coupling Fire hut
NH 024629 3 Hose nozzles SNH office Fire hut
14 NH 024629 1 Stand pipe & key SNH office Fire hut
15 12. WATER SUPPLIES
The nearest significant water supply is Loch Maree, alongside the Kinlochewe – Gairloch Road (A832)
NAME GRID REF DESCRIPTION HELICOPTER QUANTITY OR PUMP
Allt an NH025624 Small burn with pools Pump Variable Aramaidh Allt NH021629 Small burn with pools Pump Variable Sguabaidh Allt an NH014637 Small burn with pools Pump Variable Achaidh Loch Maree Adj to Large inland loch Both Unlimited A832 Allt an Mhic NH005646 Small burn with pools Pump Variable Eoghain Allt na NH002650 Small burn with pools Pump Variable h’Airighe Altain Ruadh NG993657 Small burn with pools Pump Variable
Allt NG990663 Small burn with pools Pump Variable Bhanamhoir Loch NG995645 Upland loch Both Unlimited Bhanamhoir Allt na NH081632 Small burn with pools Pump Variable Doire- daraich
The Reserve has two large lochs, Loch Maree and Loch Clair, very close to its boundaries. Various burns/pools within the Reserve provide an ideal location from which to operate small fire pumps and refill backpack sprayers. The volume of water in these is, however, variable and seasonally dependant. The River A’Ghairbhe carries a large volume of water along its length at all times. It is close to parts of the Reserve and there would be sufficient water in some of the pools, and sufficient space around them, to allow a helicopter with a bucket to operate.
12.1 Stand Pipes
NAME GRID REF DESCRIPTIO FIRE ENGINE QUANTITY N OR TANK
Kinlochewe NH 026 622 Stand Pipe Both Unlimited Village Anancaun NH 026 628 Stand Pipe Both Unlimited Field Station
16 13. LOGISTICS
The SNH OIC will contact SNH Area support to organise food/water and relief crews if required. Area support will purchase refreshments as necessary and deliver to the arranged location.
NAME TELEPHONE NO
14. FIRE EXTINGUISHED
The SNH OIC must carry out a roll call to ensure all personnel are present.
Upon the fire being extinguished a sufficient number of staff must remain on site to provide an effective damping down patrol.
A small de-brief will be carried out to gain information and feedback from all fire fighters.
Meetings must be arranged between all parties involved to facilitate an investigation into the cause of the fire and to gauge the effectiveness of the fire fighting operation and the fire prevention measures on the Reserve.
Annex 1 Fire card and fire map See B1043280
17 Annex 2 Description of Trees within Fenced Enclosures
Enclosure: Description:
No. 16 Approximately 85 hectares in size with a small number of young trees. Scots pine being the dominant species.
Nos. 12 & Approximately 98 hectares in combined size and heavily planted with 14 trees of 16 yoa and upwards. They consist mainly of Scots Pine with a small percentage of rowan and alder. Many of the trees are somewhat stunted in growth for their age and as such do not form as dense a woodland as might normally be expected.
No. 2 A clear fell site of approximately 120 hectares in size with varying amounts of hag/Molinia/heather,natural regeneration and new plantings spread throughout the site.
Approximately 120 hectares with trees ranging from 20 - 25 yoa (Scots Nos. 7,10 pine predominating) of varying densities and with a thick ground & 11 vegetation of tall heather.
No. 9 Approximately 20 hectares of Scots pine 30 yoa and over with very little ground vegetation.
Annex 3 Beinn Eighe NNR - Habitats (Refer to Fire Plan Map) Fire fighting priorities, conservation/monetary value and assessment of risk.
HABITATS VALUE ASSESS OTHER INFORMATION MENT OF RISK Conserv Finan ation cial Ancient A High Mediu High Dense pine & birch Woodland m woodland. High to medium risk due to thick vegetation, dense woodland and public access.
Montane A High Low Medium High conservation value Habitats but medium risk due to small number of people entering these areas.
18 Primary B Medium Mediu High High fire risk due to type of Woodlands m ground vegetation and Enclosures public access. Nos. 7, 9, 10, See also Annex 1 11, 12, 14, 16
Primary B Low Mediu Medium Although there is not a lot Woodland m of public access Enclosure No. to these enclosures there 2 would be a medium risk in No. 2 enclosure due to thick ground vegetation. See also Annex 1
Annex 4 Beinn Eighe NNR - Properties (Fire Plan map) Fire fighting priorities, value and assessment of risk.
Building Priority Value Assessment of Other Risk information
Field Station, Barn, Workshop, Reserve High High Medium Fire Managers house & extinguishers garage, Office, Visitor and fire Centre & Tree Nursery exits are Poly Tunnel. strategically situated in all buildings.
Old Office, Tree Nursery & Taagan Medium Mediu Low Campsite. m
Wood Shed / Wire Low Low Low store
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