Newcastleton Land Management Plan 2020 - 2030

Newcastleton Land Management Plan 2020 - 2030 Property Details Property Name: Grid Reference (main forest entrance): Local Authority: Newcastleton <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">NY 5037 8728 </li><li style="flex:1">Nearest town or </li></ul>locality: Scottish Borders Newcastleton Applicant’s Details <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Title: </li><li style="flex:1">Mr </li><li style="flex:1">Forename: </li><li style="flex:1">John </li></ul>Surname: Position: Contact Number: Email: Ogilvie Planning Forester 0131 370 5276 <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Address: </li><li style="flex:1">Forestry and Land Scotland, Selkirk Office, Weavers Court, Forest Mill, </li></ul>Selkirk <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Postcode: </li><li style="flex:1">TD7 5NY </li></ul>Owner’s Details (if different from Applicant) Name: Address: 1. I apply for Land Management Plan approval for the property described above and in the enclosed Land Management Plan. 2. I apply for an opinion under the terms of the Forestry (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 for afforestation / deforestation / roads / quarries as detailed in my application. 3. I confirm that the scoping, carried out and documented in the Consultation Record 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 the satisfaction of the consultees, this is highlighted in the Consultation Record. 4. I confirm that the proposals contained in this plan comply with the UK Forestry Standard. 5. I undertake to obtain any permissions necessary for the implementation of the approved Plan. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Signed, </li><li style="flex:1">Signed, </li></ul>Regional Manager FLS Region Date Conservator SF Conservancy Date of Approval <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">South </li><li style="flex:1">South </li></ul>Date Approval Ends 2 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 Contents 1.0 Objectives and Summary 1.1 Plan overview and objectives 1.2 Summary of planned operations 2.0 Analysis and Concept 3.0 Management Proposals - regulatory requirements 3.1 Designations 3.2 Clear felling 3.3 Thinning 3.4 Other tree felling in exceptional circumstances 3.5 Restocking 3.6 Species diversity and age structure 3.7 Road operations and quarries 3.8 EIA screening requirements for forestry projects 3.9 Tolerance table 4.0 Management Proposals – guidance and context Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Appendix IV Appendix V Description of woodlands EIA screening opinion request form (if required) Consultation record Tolerance table Historic Environment records Map 1 Map 2 Map 3 Map 4 Map 5 Map 6 Map 7 Map 8 Map 9 Map 10 Map 11 Map 12 Location Analysis and Concept Management Thinning Future Habitats and Species Road Operations and Timber Haulage Current Woodland Composition Soils DAMS Water Supplies Heritage Access and Recreation <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">3 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 </li><li style="flex:1">4 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 </li></ul>1.0 Objectives and Summary 1.1 Plan overview and objectives <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Plan name </li><li style="flex:1">Newcastleton </li></ul>Newcastleton 2736 Forest blocks included Size of plan area (ha) Location See Location map (Map 1) Long Term Vision To complete restructuring of the forest to achieve a healthy and resilient forest that contributes to long term economic, social and environmental benefits. Management Objectives 1. To develop resilience to climate change and optimise carbon capture. 2. To optimise productive potential of the land, for construction quality timber and other products for local and national markets. 3. Increase the structural diversity of the forest. 4. Manage the landscape associated with visitor zones to maintain a welcoming and accessible forest environment. 5. Continue to develop permanent woodland and other habitats for a variety of species, including red squirrel and raptors. 6. Protect the historical and archaeological heritage of the forest. Critical Success Factors Achieve clearfell and thinning programme to contribute to the Region’s sustainable timber production targets; Carry out timely thinning and CCF interventions; Successfully restock challenging sites with poor, nutrient deficient soils; Successfully establish native broadleaves in riparian zones; Protect broadleaves and ‘soft’ conifers from deer browsing damage; 5 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 1.2 Summary of planned operations Table 1 Summary of Operations over the Plan Period Clear felling Thinning Restocking Afforestation Deforestation Forest roads Forestry quarries 431.6 ha 291.6 ha 570.0 ha 0 ha 0 ha 200 m 0 ha The forest is managed to the UK Woodland Assurance Standard – the standard endorsed in the UK by the Forest Stewardship Council and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. Forestry and Land Scotland is independently audited to ensure that we are delivering sustainable forest management. 2.0 Analysis and Concept The planning process was informed by collecting information about the woodland, which is presented in Appendix I. During the development of this plan we have consulted with the local community and other key stakeholders, and a Consultation Record is presented in Appendix III. The plan’s objectives were analysed against the constraints and opportunities identified during scoping and consultation. Preferred options were then chosen for delivering the objectives, and these proposals are summarised on the Analysis and Concept map (Map 2). 3.0 Management Proposals - regulatory requirements 3.1 Designations The plan area forms part of, includes, or is covered by the following designations and significant features. Table 2 Designations and significant features <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Feature type </li><li style="flex:1">Yes / Note </li></ul>No <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) </li><li style="flex:1">No </li></ul>6 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 National Nature Reserve (NNR) Special Protection Area (SPA) Special Area of Conservation (SAC) World Heritage Site (WHS) Scheduled Monument (SM) National Scenic Area (NSA) National Park (NP) Deep peat soil (>50 cm thickness) Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Biosphere reserve No No No No Yes No No No No No No Yes Langknowe Long Cairn Local Landscape Area <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Ancient woodland </li><li style="flex:1">Hillhouse Wood LEPO (not shown </li></ul>on ancient woodland layer) Acid sensitive catchment Drinking Water Protected Area (Surface) No No 3.2 Clear felling Sites proposed for clear felling in the plan period are identified as Phase 1 and Phase 2 coupes on the Management map (Map 3). Table 3 Clearfell Summary by Phase and Coupe Number Phase Coupe Number Fell Year Gross Area (ha) Volume (m3 OBS) 11111111 70002 2021/22 70007 2020/21 70020 2021/22 70052 2020/21 70062 2020/21 70068 2021/22 70090 2021/22 70091 2021/22 25.4 32.9 11.2 46.3 33.4 17.8 24.2 11.7 15219 11741 5740 9814 13808 5944 12705 3740 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">500 </li><li style="flex:1">70095 </li></ul>2021/22 (LISS) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1</li><li style="flex:1">1.5 </li></ul>70100 2021/22 (LISS) 70048 2026/27 1400 1694 12 2.7 6.6 7 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 22222 70055 2027/28 70060 2026/27 70065 2025/26 70072 2027/28 70085 2029/30 70095 2026/27 (LISS) 70104 2029/30 27.0 70.4 27.6 39.9 37.3 8030 26514 7706 17997 11440 500 22 1.5 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">14.2 </li><li style="flex:1">3752 </li></ul>Total 431.6 158244 Table 4 Clearfell by Species Net Area (ha) by Main Species >20% (or MC, MB) Fell Year DF EL HL JL LP NS SP SS MC MB 23.1 Coupe Coupe Total 23.7 31.9 10.5 40.2 28.9 11.9 23.2 10.1 Number 70002 70007 70020 70052 70062 70068 70090 70091 70095 (LISS) 2021/22 2020/21 2020/21 0.4 2020/21 2020/21 2021/22 2021/22 2021/22 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">0.1 </li><li style="flex:1">0.5 </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">7.9 </li><li style="flex:1">23.9 </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">4.5 </li><li style="flex:1">5.5 </li></ul>40.2 28.9 11.9 23.2 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">9.4 </li><li style="flex:1">0.5 </li><li style="flex:1">0.2 </li></ul>2021/22 2021/22 1.5 1.5 2.7 70100 (LISS) 2.7 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">0.4 </li><li style="flex:1">70048 </li></ul>70055 70060 70065 70072 70085 70095 (LISS) 2026/27 2027/28 2026/27 2025/26 2027/28 2029/30 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">0.3 0.1 </li><li style="flex:1">1.6 </li></ul>26.2 62.1 20.5 39.6 30.8 2.4 26.2 63.3 20.7 39.6 30.8 1.2 0.2 2026/27 2029/30 1.5 1.5 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">70104 </li><li style="flex:1">12.4 </li></ul>12.4 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Plan Area Total 0.4 0.1 </li><li style="flex:1">3.8 9.8 6.0 0.1 361.3 </li><li style="flex:1">381.5 </li></ul>Table 5 Scale of Proposed Felling Areas 8 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 Total Woodland Area 2736 %ha <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Felling Phase 1 % </li><li style="flex:1">Phase 2 </li><li style="flex:1">Phase 3 </li><li style="flex:1">%</li><li style="flex:1">Phase 4 </li><li style="flex:1">%</li><li style="flex:1">Long Term </li></ul>Retention %<ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Net </li><li style="flex:1">184.6 </li><li style="flex:1">6.7 196.9 </li><li style="flex:1">7.2 63.0 </li><li style="flex:1">2.3 232 </li><li style="flex:1">8.5 141.3 </li><li style="flex:1">5.2 </li></ul>Area (ha) 3.3 Thinning Potential sites for thinning in the plan period are identified on the Thinning map (Map 4). Thinning will normally be carried out at, or below, the level of marginal thinning intensity (i.e. removing no more than 70% of the maximum MAI, or YC, per year). Higher intensities (no more than 140 % of maximum MAI, or YC, per year) may be applied where thinning has been delayed, larger tree sizes are being sought or as part of a LISS prescription. In all cases work plans will define the detailed thinning prescription before work is carried out and operations will be monitored by checking pre and post thinning basal areas for the key crop components. The thin years and net areas listed in the table are provisional and may be adjusted once prethinning assessment has been carried out. Table 6 Thinning by Species Net Area (ha) by Main Species >20% (or MC, MB) Thinning Thin <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Coupe </li><li style="flex:1">CP DF EL HL JL LP NS </li><li style="flex:1">SP </li><li style="flex:1">SS </li></ul>MC MB Total Year Number 2029/ 30 2022/ 23 2023/ 24 2021/ 22 2024/ 25 2024/ 25 2027/ 28 70010 70011 70013 70034 70042 70049 70079 26.9 57.8 22.2 12.1 17.9 7.6 26.9 57.8 22.2 12.1 22.8 25.6 15.1 4.9 18.0 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">5.0 </li><li style="flex:1">10.1 </li></ul>9 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 2023/ 24 2021/ 22 2021/ 22 2021/ 22 2021/ 22 2023/ 24 70081 70083 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">8.1 </li><li style="flex:1">4.0 </li></ul>12.1 20.6 6.8 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">4.2 </li><li style="flex:1">16.6 </li></ul>6.8 70095 (LISS) 70100 (LISS) 70101 (LISS) 70102 (LISS) 4.0 1.0 1.5 4.0 1.0 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1.4 </li><li style="flex:1">0.7 </li></ul>3.6 2021/ 22 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">70104 </li><li style="flex:1">58.4 </li></ul>58.4 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Plan Area Total </li><li style="flex:1">17 </li><li style="flex:1">33.7 10.1 231 </li><li style="flex:1">291.6 </li></ul>3.4 Other tree felling in exceptional circumstances FLS will normally seek to map and identify all planned tree felling in advance through the LMP process. However, there are some circumstances requiring small scale tree felling where this may not be possible and where it may be impractical to apply for a separate felling permission due to the risks or impacts of delaying the felling. Felling permission is therefore sought for the LMP approval period to cover the following circumstances: Individual trees, rows of trees or small groups of trees that are impacting on important infrastructure (as defined below*), either because they are now encroaching on or have been destabilised or made unsafe by wind, physical damage, or impeded drainage. *Infrastructure includes forest roads, footpaths, access (vehicle, cycle, horse walking) routes, buildings, utilities and services, and drains. The maximum volume of felling in exceptional circumstances over the plan area covered by this approval is 40 cubic metres per calendar year. A record of the volume felled in this way will be maintained and will be considered during the five year Land Management Plan review. 10 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 [N.B. Trees may be felled without permission if they: are of less than 10 cm diameter at breast height (1.3 m); pose immediate danger to persons or property; are completely dead; or are part of Authorised Planning Permission works or wayleave agreements]. 3.5 Restocking Proposed restocking is shown on the Future Habitats and Species map (Map 5). Table 7 Restocking <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Phase Coupe Gross Proposed Species Method Minimum </li><li style="flex:1">Note </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Number Area Restock </li><li style="flex:1">*</li><li style="flex:1">stocking </li></ul>Density (s/ha) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">(ha) </li><li style="flex:1">Year </li></ul>11<ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">70070 21.2 </li><li style="flex:1">2019/20 </li><li style="flex:1">SS/LP </li><li style="flex:1">R</li><li style="flex:1">2500 </li><li style="flex:1">Felled awaiting </li></ul>restock. Previous coupe no. 70069. Felled awaiting restock. Previous coupe no. 70074. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">70076 13.1 </li><li style="flex:1">2019/20 </li><li style="flex:1">SS </li></ul>NS MB RRR 2500 2500 1600 11 70006 70009 36.0 2020/21 41.6 2020/21 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">SS/LP </li><li style="flex:1">R</li><li style="flex:1">2500 </li><li style="flex:1">Felled awaiting </li></ul>restock. Felled awaiting restock. SS/LP SP/BI MB RRRR 2500 2500 1600 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">2500 </li><li style="flex:1">1</li></ul>1 70059 70103 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">18.5 2020/21 </li><li style="flex:1">SS/AR </li><li style="flex:1">Felled awaiting </li></ul>restock. Alder instead of Lodgepole pine as nurse species Felled awaiting restock. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">8.0 </li><li style="flex:1">2021/22 </li><li style="flex:1">SS </li></ul>DF/NS RR 2500 2500 Phytophthora ramorum SPHN larch felled Dec 2018. 111 70002 70007 70020 25.4 2023/24 32.9 2022/23 11.2 2022/23 SS/LP MB SS/LP MB RRRRR 2500 1600 2500 1600 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1600 </li><li style="flex:1">MB </li></ul>11 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 11 70052 70062 46.3 2022/23 33.4 2022/23 SS/LP MB SS NS SP/NS MB SS SP NS MB RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR 2500 1600 2500 2500 2500 1600 2500 2500 2500 1600 2500 2500 1600 2500 2500 2500 1600 11<ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">70068 </li><li style="flex:1">17.8 2023/24 </li></ul>70090 70091 24.2 2023/24 11.7 2023/24 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">SS </li><li style="flex:1">Rare opportunity </li></ul>in Newcastleton to restock with DF Main objective is biodiversity DF/SS MC/MB SP/NS MB 111 70095 (LISS) 70100 (LISS) 1.5 2.7 2023/24 2022/23 MC MB <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">MB </li><li style="flex:1">R/NR 1600 </li><li style="flex:1">Restock following </li></ul>felling of mature larch in Hillhouse Wood LISS coupe 22 70048 70055 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">6.6 </li><li style="flex:1">2028/29 </li><li style="flex:1">MB </li></ul>SS/LP MB R/NR 1600 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">27.0 2029/30 </li><li style="flex:1">R</li><li style="flex:1">2500 </li></ul>1600 2500 2500 2500 1600 2500 1600 2500 1600 2500 1600 2500 1600 2500 2500 2500 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">2</li><li style="flex:1">70060 </li><li style="flex:1">70.4 2028/29 </li><li style="flex:1">SS </li><li style="flex:1">R</li></ul>RRRRRRRRRRRRRR SS/LP SP/NS MB SS MB SS MB SS/LP MB MC 22222 70065 70072 70085 27.6 2026/27 39.9 2028/29 37.3 2031/32 70095 (LISS) 70104 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">1.5 </li><li style="flex:1">2028/29 </li></ul>MB NS SS SP/BI 14.2 2031/32 Total 570.0 * replant (R) / natural regeneration (NR) / plant alternative area (ALT) / no restocking (None) 12 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 3.6 Species diversity and age structure The following tables show how the proposed management of the forest will help to maintain or establish a diverse species composition and age-class structure, as recommended in the UK Forestry Standard. Table 8 Plan area by Species <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Species </li><li style="flex:1">Current </li></ul>Area (ha) Year 10 Area (ha) Year 20 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Area (ha) </li><li style="flex:1">%</li><li style="flex:1">%</li><li style="flex:1">%</li></ul>Sitka spruce Other 1613 374 59 14 1550 432 57 16 1470 506 54 18 conifers Native broadleaves Other broadleaves Open ground Total 154 2<ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">6</li><li style="flex:1">187 </li></ul>2<ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">7</li><li style="flex:1">207 </li></ul>2 8 <1 22 <1 21 <1 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">20 </li><li style="flex:1">591 </li></ul>2736 563 2736 550 2736 Chart 1 Table 9 Plan area by Age Age class (years) Current Area (ha) Year 10 Area (ha) Year 20 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Area (ha) </li><li style="flex:1">%</li><li style="flex:1">%</li><li style="flex:1">%</li></ul>13 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">0 – 10 </li><li style="flex:1">507 </li></ul>278 999 236 125 19 10 37 9 396 413 821 421 121 14 15 30 15 4 334 405 690 638 127 12 15 25 23 5 11 – 20 21 – 40 41 – 60 <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">60+ </li><li style="flex:1">5</li></ul>Open ground/felled <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">591 </li><li style="flex:1">22 </li><li style="flex:1">563 </li><li style="flex:1">21 </li><li style="flex:1">543 </li><li style="flex:1">20 </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Total </li><li style="flex:1">2736 </li><li style="flex:1">2736 </li><li style="flex:1">2736 </li></ul>Chart 2 3.7 Road Operations and Quarries Planned new roads, road upgrades, and timber haulage routes are shown on the Road Operations and Timber Haulage map (Map 6). Table 10 Forest Road Upgrades, New Roads <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Phase </li><li style="flex:1">Name / Number </li><li style="flex:1">Length </li></ul>(m) <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Year </li><li style="flex:1">Operation </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Upgrade (re-surface) </li><li style="flex:1">3000 2020/21 </li><li style="flex:1">1</li></ul>1 N301f - N301k 2020/21 Upgrade* & N302c N312c N316a – N316c N324 1000 2021/22 1400 2020/21 4400 2020/21 350 2024/25 111 Upgrade (re-surface) Upgrade (re-surface)* Upgrade (re-build)* 14 | Newcastleton LMP | John Ogilvie | February 2020

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