Timber Traffic Management Plan: B829 road

This timber traffic management plan has been prepared so that the structure of the roads named and associated verges are protected during timber haulage while preserving them for the use of local residents, agriculture and forestry. The purpose of this local agreement is specifically to ensure that reasonable access is maintained for the forestry owner/s and their neighbours, but in a sustainable fashion and in accordance with regional and national forest strategies.

Pre-conditions for the use of the B829 Loch Ard road: The B829 is two carriageway between Aberfoyle and and single carriageway with passing places between Kinlochard and Inversnaid. The following agreement relates to the single carriageway section of the B829 public road which runs from Milton to .

There are currently no weight (or other) restrictions on this road, however the width and geometry on the Milton – Loch Chon section is variable and large vehicles would have difficulty in passing in places. As such, early consultation with Council will be undertaken to agree mitigation measures.

Timing and Frequency: Times and numbers of timber lorry movements per day will be restricted to minimise the adverse effect on other road users. In particular, liaison with Inversnaid Hotel will be carried out to schedule lorry movements in the same direction as the coaches (to avoid lorries meeting a coach head on). Existing restrictions on lorry movements past Aberfoyle Primary School during school hours will form part of the timing restrictions.

In general, there will be no lorry movements past the school between 0845 to 0915 and 1500 to 1530 Monday to Friday during term times.

Lorries will not travel in convoy, with a minimum separation between lorries of 5 minutes.

Driver Awareness: Drivers involved with timber haulage should be familiar with the nature of the road and should be in possession of this Timber Traffic Management Plan prior to operating on this route.

Access Points/Loading: All new accesses onto the public road shall be formed in accordance with Stirling Council’s standard access specification and shall provide sufficient space to allow vehicles to turn clear of the public road. Arrangements must be made to ensure no flow of water onto public roads from the access roads. Timber stacking must not interfere with the structure of roadside verges, drainage ditches and pipe work or unduly restrict sightlines. No timber should be stacked closer than the 2m service strip adjacent to the running surface of a public road. Loading of timber onto vehicles on the live carriageway is not permitted.

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Awareness: As far as is reasonably practicable and with reference to the Timber Transport Management Protocol, the local Community Council, and where appropriate Aberfoyle Primary School, should be informed of the anticipated haulage commencement dates, exclusion times, frequency of movement, with appropriate liaison undertaken to address any access concerns.

Liaison with the forest manager, Stirling Council and the regional Timber Transport Project Officer will be welcomed to resolve any possible conflicts with the local communities own normal weekly vehicle movements. Contact details are provided below.

Maintenance of Forest Road Entrances: Damage to the public road can occur very quickly when egress from the forest onto the public road is not maintained. Mud and debris should not be allowed to spill onto the public road. Operators must make provision for any debris to be removed immediately.

Monitoring: The timber buyer and haulier have a responsibility to comply with the Road Haulage of Round Timber Code of Practice and standard haulage practices. A duty of care and responsibility is expected from hauliers on the public road network.

Any deterioration of the road surface observed by interested parties (hauliers, land owner, agents etc.) should be notified to Stirling Council Roads office as soon as practicable (01786 233451) or via the Stirling Council Contact Centre (01786 404040).

Partners to TTMP: This Timber Transport Management Plan has been developed in conjunction with the following forest land holdings: . Loch Ard Forest . Ledard Forest . Comer Estate

Contact Information:

Stirling Council Timber Transport Stirling & Tayside Timber Transport Forestry Commission Scotland Tilhill Comer Estate Officer Group Project Officer David Corsar, Environment and Claire Glaister, GR Forestry Cowal & Forest District Central Scotland District Kinlochard Place Consultancy Office T: 01786 233451 / 07717 545333 T: 01356 660409 / 07957 175909 T: 0300 067 66 00 T: 01786 821666 T: 01877 387339 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]

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Loch Chon - Milton Timber Transport Management Plan extent Legend

B829 TTMP

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