Forestry and Land Scotland Update
Argyll and Bute Council · 27 August 2025
Back to Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Community Planning Group — 27 August 2025 and its agenda
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1 | FLS/MAKI update | Jeni West | August 2025 Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) update August 2025 Land Management Plans (LMPs) Lussa • Proposals being designed for LMP revision. South Knapdale • Proposals being designed and scoped out. East Loch Awe • Scoping underway for LMP revision, consultation beginning late August/September. Ormaig & Salachry • Submitted to Scottish Forestry (SF) March 2025, still awaiting for approval. West Loch Awe • Mid-term review starting on first 5yrs of LMP operations September 2025. Larch- Phytophthora ramorum Ardcastle specific tree health felling operation on-going. P.ramorum spreading at further confirmed sites in Mid-Argyll, including Kilmichael and West Loch Awe. Peatland restoration Ongoing sites being identified and surveyed for suitability. Ormaig restoration, 8ha, to commence soon.
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2 | FLS/MAKI update | Jeni West | August 2025 Other information Extensive project with operations for the Balfour Beatty/SSE substation works. Disruptions to the Achnabreac Firetower trail ongoing. Updates/changes will be made on FLS website or in Achnabreac car park should they be required. Ongoing wildfire risks- risk assessments in place and responding as required. Storm damage- areas surveyed following latest storm, works prioritized and ongoing.