Scoping Plans for Glen Tanar forestry

Public Invited to View Report on Glen Tanar’s 20 Year Estate Plan

Members of the public are being asked to share their views on the next stage of shaping the future of Glen Tanar Estate’s forest. A scoping report has been produced as part of an outline forest plan. The plan indicates the likely pattern of felling, restocking and forestry operations in the Aberdeenshire estate’s woodlands for the next 20 years.

The scoping report is available to view at Aboyne Library, Braeloine Visitor Centre or click the following link to download a copy:
Glen Tanar scoping report.
You can also download the letters relating to the scoping.

Members of the public have until 19th June to leave their comments. The report was produced following public meetings held in Aboyne last month where Estate staff answered questions from the public and stakeholders, on maps and information outlining their proposals. A representative from Forestry Commission Scotland chaired the stakeholders meeting and was present at the public meeting.

Michael Bruce, owner of Glen Tanar Estate says, “We received many constructive suggestions and a lot of support for our outline proposals. The scoping report has collated all of the responses that we received during the public consultation and will demonstrate how we intend to address the issues raised. Members of the public have 21 days to provide feedback in response to the scoping report.

“Once this period has ended, we will begin writing the Forest Plan, which will detail all the thinning, felling and other forestry operations marked out for the next 20 years. We aim to complete this report in Autumn later this year.”

Set in the heart of Royal Deeside and in the Cairngorms National Park, Glen Tanar Estate offers a wealth of activity for visitors including walks, cycling, riding and trout and salmon fishing. There are seven self catering cottages on Glen Tanar Estate, which can accommodate a total of 37 guests. The Glen Tanar Estate Ballroom is available for functions from Weddings to Conferences.

For more information on Glen Tanar Estate, visit www.glentanar.co.uk or contact 013398 86451.

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Glen Tanar Visit

We had a visit from the chairman of the Cairngorms National Park Authority on Wednesday 22 April.

As well as participating in a tour of the estate on Wednesday, David Green opened a new easy-access trail to allow the public to enjoy Glen Tanar’s woodland and also discussed tourism and land management issues with estate owner, Michael Bruce.

Michael Bruce said: “Glen Tanar forms part of the unique Cairngorms National Park and is committed to delivering public benefits on site. This was an opportunity for us to discuss Glen Tanar’s support for community development and access management with Mr Green and we talked about matters such as timber production on the estate and its native woodland and wildlife management.”

“This visit will develop a deeper understanding between private business and public agencies about the complex issues involved in managing an estate.”

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