Planning
IA
There is limited forest roading and associated stacking areas
for timber harvesting.Identify new transfer points inthe east end
of block and upgrade existing forest road.
The east end of the block has a very sensitive water
catchment.Prevent the potential for water pollution by maximising
the use of LISS. Increase the proportion of broadleaves at
restocking.
Deeside is an importantarea of habitat for capercaillie.Maximise
the use of LISS varying the thinning intensity,retaining windblow
for cover and opening up glades and boggy areas.
The existing natural reserves aresmall areas of old growth Scots
pinewith associated natural regeneration.Opportunity to link the
small areas and extend them down the steepslopes to create a large
natural reserve with a diverse structure.
Pannanich is very visible fromBallater and forms the backdropto
the village.Where the species, site conditionsand past management
are appropriate manage as LISS toreduce visual impact of
operations.Where this is not possible use appropriately scaled
clearfells to manage the forest.
Semi-natural woodland developed bynatural regeneration on rock
and scree.Manage the area as a natural a reserveto act as a refuge
for capercaillie and black grouse.
Much of the block is Scots pine plantationThe species, site
conditionsand past management make this area suitable for
management by utilising LISS.
Small area of PAWS suitable for restoration to upland birch
andnative pine woodland.Continue to manage this area with LISS to
gradually restorethe PAWS to native woodland..
Area of bog woodland suitable forenhancement and
expansion.Remove any sitka spruce thatnaturally regenerates on the
site.
Key watercourses are within orflow into the river Dee
SAC.Maintain and enhance the riparianzones through enrichment
planting of native broadleaves.
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Steep slopes with thin soils andassociated windblow. Visible
from the A93 and Balmoral.Manage with appropriatly scaledclearfells
to fit with landform assite conditions unsuitable for LISS.
Large area of PAWS.PAWS suitable for restoration bymanagement
with LISS to encourage natural regeneration of non-native tree
species.
Important areas for flora and fauna.Maintain current conditions
by creating a natural reserve and managing by minimum
intervention.
Area of better soils with stablestands of Scots pine.Manage area
as LISS to reducethe impact of operations on the forest
habitat.
River Dee
A93
Moray & Aberdeenshire Forest DistrictDeeside woods
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500Meters
Map 2 Analysis and ConceptO.S. Grid Ref NO 371 956Date April
2016
1:12,500Scale @A1
VillageSACSSSINNRPAWSExisting natural reserveUnstable treesRock
and screeGround water
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Lochans (kettleholes)
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