Corriedoo LMP RevisionAnalysis and Concept Map showing existing woodland structureScale @ A2:

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1:13,800Author: Lena Boukelia

Date: 20/11/2020

0 0.25 0.5 0.75 10.125 Km ±

Core PathsWatercoursesForest RoadsAlternative ConiferBlocks FelledRoadside High Visibility Blackcraig windfarm

AshBeechBirchOakOther Broadleaves Other Conifers Douglas FirLarchLodgepole Pine Norway SpruceScots PineSitka SpruceNo Species

Current Species

Potential

Public Access

Analysis: Core path runs through the block.Concept: Ensure path remains accessible to the public. Increasing species diversity and age structure will improve walkers experience

Long Term Retention

Analysis: Two areas of established mixed conifer or broadleaf plantation create valuable habitat for feeding and nestingConcept: Intention to instigate areas of long-term retention for established plantation that offers wide benefits of habitat provision and continuity of food source, for raptor species and red squirrel

Riparian network

Analysis: Extensive networks of watercourse, tributaries of Garple Burn, an important habitat within the forest blockConcept: Continue to develop permanent habitat network of broadleaf woodland and open habitat within the riparian zone. Garple Burn shows high erosion along river banks, supplementary broadleaf planting will increase stability

Habitat Diversity

Analysis: Open water bodies would benefit from mixed native broadleaf and / or adjacent areas of open space. Concept: Enhancement or establishment of native mixed broadleaf / conifer plantations adjacent to open water bodies within the block to improve habitat diversity.

Local Landscape

Analysis: High visibility corridor parallel's the A702Concept: Increase species diversity along this corridor. Use first thinnings to initiate a move to continuous forest cover.

Proposed Main Objectives1.

2.

Timber Production: optimise productive potential and timber quality

Increasing resilience to wind damage by avoiding elevatedexposed edges and implementing low density windbreaks where appropriate during restock3.

4.

Increasing species diversity and age structure within the block

Protection and enhancement of habitats within the ripariancorridor and adjacent to lochs5. Initiate areas of long-term retention for nesting and food supply (predatory birds, grouse and squirrels) with intention to be managed under minimum intervention in the future

Productive Forest

Analysis: Core plantation area of upland Sitka SpruceConcept: Commercial clear-fell, restock, road construction and maintenance as required

Forest Resilience and Age

Analysis: Increase forest resilience by age restructuring and species diversification on suitable soil typesConcept: Restructure the existing even-aged Sitka Spruce plantation to reduce future coupe size and increase structural diversity. Extend or advance fell dates to limit the number of concurrent fellings. Optimise use of alternative tree species and open space to meet UKFS guidelines