Forestry and Land Scotland is currently reviewing and revising the East Loch Ard Land Management Plan (LMP). The revised plan will set out our objectives and management proposals for the next ten year period (2026-2036).

The entire East Loch Ard Land Management Plan Area is 3555 hectares and consists of two forest blocks. The East Loch Ard block covers 3512.23 hectares and lies to the south of Aberfoyle and the B829 Aberfoyle to Inversnaid Road. The Shannochill block covers 43.25 hectares and lies approximately two kilometres southeast of Aberfoyle and is close to the A81 Glasgow to Callander Road. 

The long term vision for the LMP area is to continue to build upon the work done under the previous plans to move towards a more diverse multipurpose woodland providing a wide range of benefits. 

Location

Plan objectives

The Land Management Plan objectives for East Loch Ard are to:

• continue to manage areas of the forest for high quality timber production
• continue to implement the Larch Strategy to reduce the rate of expansion of Phytophthora ramorum
• improve the water quality of the Duchray Water and its associated tributaries
• increase forest resilience to threats such as climate change, pests and disease
• enhance and expand areas of ecological importance
• maintain the visitor experience taking opportunities to improve it where possible

Consultation

Consultation is an essential part of the planning process, helping us develop well-informed and effective plans. Engaging with stakeholders, including the local community, ensures that that all parties have an opportunity to feed into the plan development. We welcome your input and encourage you to share your thoughts to help shape our plans for the area.

We are currently seeking feedback on our draft concept for the plan (see Concept and Management Zones map below). 

Please get in touch using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

We will be running a drop in session at the Kinlochard Village Hall on the 8 May, 1:00pm to 7.00pm. This will be a joint consultation as the Land Management Plan for the neighbouring plan area at Loch Chon is also currently under review.

Consultation on the draft concept will be open until the 18 May 2025.

Documents and Maps

Concept Consultation

• Location Map
• Concept and Management Zones Map
• Concept and Management Zones Map - accessible text
• Environment and Conservation Map
• Recreation Map
• Heritage Map
• Timber Transport Map
• Utilities Map