Muirlaggan Estate Long Term Forest Plan
Large scale, mixed use woodland located in Balquhidder Glen
Updates
Highfield Forestry Ltd is working with Muirlaggan Estate in continuing the management of 531ha woodland, including 380ha of productive conifers and 41ha of native broadleaves on the southern shore of Loch Voil, Balquhidder Glen.
The Muirlaggan Forest Plans have now been drafted and are being hosted on the Scottish Forestry Public Register for 28 days. Interested parties may view and comment on the plans here: Felling permissions within forestry plans register | Scottish Forestry
Comments can be made via email or letter to the Scottish Forestry Perth and Argyll Conservancy until 8th February 2026, quoting the appropriate reference number. Muirlaggan was divided into 3 plans with the following references:
Muirlaggan Clach Mhor: 23FGS76716
Muirlaggan Monachyle Tuarach: 23FGS76717
Muirlaggan Forest Partnership: 23FGS76718
Contact details are available here: Where to find us | Scottish Forestry
If you would like further details on the Forest Plans please contact us.
Anticipated Timeline
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1. Initial Preparation
Early 2024
By considering the management objectives of the woodland, information available, and site sensitivities, we can prepare a Long Term Forest Plan Concept.
COMPLETE
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2. Scoping
Mid-Late 2024
By sharing our concept with relevant parties, we can continue to gather all the information we need so we can:
Identify key issues and explore desired outcomes.
Share information.
Identify legal interests such as water supplies.
Assess impact on local amenity.
Work with communities on timber traffic management.
COMPLETE
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3. LTFP Drafting
End of 2024
Using all of the information we have gathered, we will then identify any additional surveys required, analyse the data we have, and put together a draft forest plan.
Scottish Forestry will ensure that the LTFP meets the UK Forestry Standard, addressing all issues highlighted in the scoping process.
COMPLETE
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4. Public Consultation of LTFP
2025
Once Scottish Forestry are content that the LTFP meets UK Forestry Standard, they will then work with the local authorities and other statutory consultees over a 4 week consultation period and agree any changes required for approval.
ONGOING - COMMENTS OPEN UNTIL 8th FEBRUARY 2026
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5. LTFP Approval
Scottish Forestry will then approve the Forest Plan and issue a 10 year felling licence. The plan will then be available for public viewing.