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Ardmolich 2013-2023 Lochab er Forest District Forest Design Plan ARDMOLICH 2013 -2023 1 | Ardmolich FDP | Kate Tuer | September 2013 ARDMOLICH Forest Design Plan 2013-2023 Ardmolich Forest Design Plan Lochaber Forest District FOREST ENTERPRISE ARDMOLICH Application for Forest Design Plan Approvals Forest Enterprise - Property Forest Design Plan Forest District: Lochaber FD Property name: Ardmolich Nearest town, village or locality: Kinlochmoidart OS Grid reference: NM71567136 Local Authority district/unitary Highland Council Authority: Plan Area 92 Ha Conifer Felling 37.8 Ha Broadleaved Felling 0.0 Ha 1. I apply for Forest Design Plan approval for the property described above and in the enclosed Forest Design Plan. Approval date: 14/4/05 2. I confirm that the scoping, carried out and documented in the Consultation Record Plan Reference No: 030/519/215 attached, incorporated those stakeholders which the FC agreed must be included. Where it has not been possible to resolve specific issues associated with the plan to Plan Approval Date: ***** the satisfaction of consultees, this is highlighted in the Consultation Record. Plan Expiry Date: ****** 3. I confirm that the proposals contained in this plan comply with the UK Forestry Standard. 4. I undertake to obtain any permissions necessary for the implementation of the approved Plan. Signed………………………………………. Signed…………………………………. Forest District Manager Conservator Date…………………………………… Date of Approval…………………….. Date Approval Ends…13 th April 2015 Plan Reference no. 030/519/215 2 | Ardmolich FDP | Kate Tuer | September 2013 ARDMOLICH Forest Design Plan 2013-2023 5.3.1 Species tables Contents 5.7 PAWS restoration Critical success factors Summary of Proposals 1.0 Introduction: Support documents: Maps 1.1 Setting and context 1.2 History of the forest • Location map 2.0 Analysis of previous plan • Context map • Analysis and concept map(s) 3.0 Background information • Management map 3.1 Physical site factors (egs of sub headings below) 3.1.1 Geology Soils and landform • Future habitats and management map(s) 3.1.2 Water 3.1.3 Climate Appendices: 3.2 Biodiversity and environmental designations 3.3 The existing forest: (egs of sub headings below) i) Consultation record 3.3.1 Age structure, species and yield class 3.3.2 Access ii) Tolerance table 3.3.3 LISS potential 3.3.4 Current and potential markets iii) Summary of site assessments 3.4 Landscape and land use (egs of sub headings below) 3.4.1 Landscape character and value iv) FDP brief 3.4.2 Visibility 3.4.3 Neighbouring land use 3.5 Social factors Planning 3.5.1 Recreation 3.5.2 Community 3.5.3 Heritage 3.6 Statutory requirements and key external policies 4.0 Analysis and Concept 4.1 Analysis 4.2 Objectives of management 4.3 Concepts of the plan 5.0 Forest Design Plan Proposals 5.1 Management 5.1.1 Clearfelling 5.1.2 Thinning/LISS 5.1.3 Natural Reserve 5.1.4 Road Construction 5.1.5 Deer management 5.2 Future habitats and species 5.3 Restructuring 3 | Ardmolich FDP | Kate Tuer | September 2013 ARDMOLICH Forest Design Plan 2013-2023 no access into the block currently. All timber haulage must run to the north and Summary of Proposals join the A86 at Glenfinnan, or south and join the A82 at Corran narrows. This is convenient for the BSW log market but less so for other markets. Principal Management objectives of the Plan are as follows: Deer stalking is important on the neighbouring estates and a stalking lease is currently held in this FDP area. Deer populations on the National Forest Estate are • Native woodland restoration currently managed in correspondence with FC objectives. • Maintenance and enhancement of landscape values • Maintenance of environment and habitat quality An SSE powerline cuts through the block parallel to the public road, creating • Maintenance of known heritage features significant issues for both road construction and timber extraction operations. These correspond with the characteristics of the site and align with the Scottish Forestry Strategy (SFS) 2006. All operations will be carried out in accordance with the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and UK Woodland Assurance Scheme (UKWAS). Principal Features of the next ten years: • Felling of 37.8 Ha conifers, 26.4 Ha from AWS area • Open/Successional regeneration of 8.8 Ha • Restocking of 18 Ha • Continued management of currently restored 33 Ha of native woodland • Natural reserve of 7.5 Ha • Maintain NSA/SSSI in favourable condition 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Setting and context Grid Ref; NM71567136 This north facing forest is situated at the head of Loch Moidart, and is aligned west-east, rising from the loch shore to 150m, below the summit of Aird Molich (161m). The FDP area is partially within a designated NSA, and bounds the Loch Moidart SSSI and SAC. Almost 75% of the area is designated Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland, and features bryophytes, lichens and trees species of Atlantic Oakwood habitat. While relatively close to a good log market at BSW’s Corpach Sawmill the FDP area is a long way from small round wood markets reducing the financial viability of thinning. There are constraints regarding access for management purposes with 4 | Ardmolich FDP | Kate Tuer | September 2013 ARDMOLICH Forest Design Plan 2013-2023 Rugged coastal hills include features of 1.2 History of the forest - very rocky landscape - small gnarled, lichen covered oaks nestle between boulders and around small lochans Ardmolich was purchased by Forestry Commission in 1955 from Major General R.N. Stewart. - small rounded hills creating an intimate and enclosed landscape This area has supported forest cover for centuries and features on the Roy Military Maps. An - sheltered areas along the Rocky coastland interface have a lush vegetation and thick unscheduled shieling stands within the forest, and the historic ‘Silver Walk’ linking Kinlochmoidart woodland character to Shiel Foot via the shore line passes through the coastal edge of the forest. The commercial conifer (Sitka spruce/Lodgepole pine/Japanese larch) area planted in the 1970’s 3.1.2 Water covers the east end of the block, and the native woodland area (Oak/Birch) the western end. Recent management has included fell-to-recycle of conifers in the native woodland area, Water from Ardmolich enters Loch Moidart SSSI. Loch Moidart is an estuarine loch with invasive Rhododendron ponticum treatments, and temporary deer fencing to provide important coastal plant and animal habitats. protection for emerging regeneration in the restored zone. The Forestry Commission will design its clear fell coupes to allow for appropriate riparian buffer zones along watercourses. 2.0 Analysis of previous plan Timber extraction will normally avoid crossing burns or main drains, but, where The previous plan was produced in 2005. necessary, each crossing point will be piped or bridged. Branches will be kept out of watercourses and trees will be felled away from watercourses. A proportion of the planned fell to recycle work in the PAWS restoration zone has been completed (2002-3) but no significant conifer removal has been carried out due to the When restocking, planting will normally be kept back from the watercourses, although lack of a forest road access. broadleaves may be planted or regenerated to provide dappled shade and retain humidity. All felling and restocking will comply with the Controlled Activities Regulations The commitment to the restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS) is (CAR) 2011 General Binding Rules with respect to appropriate buffer strips between new well reflected in the original plans intent. planting and the watercourses and water bodies. The restoration felling of the previous plan is awaiting natural regeneration of the sites native broadleaves. 3.1.3 Climate The climate is mild, wet and windy with an average annual rainfall of 1681mm. The 3.0 Background information alignment of the loch in East-West direction means that prevailing winds strike the western end of the forest first – with the eastern conifer area being protected by rock 3.1 Physical site factors outcrops. 3.1.1 Geology Soils and landform The FDP area is situated at an elevation of 0m to 160m. Scottish Natural Heritage (Publication Number 97, Lochaber Landscape Character DAMS rating by area 15% 0 to 14 Assessment 1998) describes the Ardmolich FDP area as both Rocky Coastland and Rugged 60% 15 to 17 Coastal hill. 25% 18 to 24 Wind throw has not been a significant problem to date. The conifer edge, on wet soils along Rocky coastland is characterised by the public roadside edge, shows signs of instability. - low rocky hills - deeply incised bays and narrow beaches - thick woods of knarled oak, holly, birch often cloak the steeper sheltered slopes - rugged coastal hills overlook and rise from these coasts 5 | Ardmolich FDP | Kate Tuer | September 2013 ARDMOLICH Forest Design Plan 2013-2023 3.2 Biodiversity and environmental designations 3.3 The existing forest: Conservation Designations 3.3.1 Age structure, species and yield class SSSI: - Estuarine mud flats SAC: - Atlantic oak woods NSA - Morar, Moidart and Ardnamurchan Conifer plantations date from 1940’s and continued until the 1980’s; general yield classes range from high (18) at the foot of the slope to low (4) on the exposed upper edge. Oak is The forest and its surrounds provide a habitat for important species including, recorded as early as 1801, but no recent planting of broadleaves is recorded. within the SAC: • Alder woodlands on the flood plain (priority habitat) Remnant and regenerating broadleaves – oak, ash, birch, alder, hazel and rowan - are • Otter widespread, accounting for around 30% of the woodland area. • Intertidal mudflats and sandflats • Western acidic oak woodland • Mixed woodland on base rich soils associated with rocky slopes (priority There are extensive areas of Plantation on Ancient Woodland Site (PAWS).
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