FLS Angus Glens Programme
FLS Angus Glens Programme
Since purchasing Glen Prosen in November 2022 we've been working to integrate it into our existing land holdings in Glen Doll, Glen Isla and Glen Markie. Our broad aims on purchasing the estate were in line with the Scottish Government's commitment to nature recovery, climate resilience and people's mental and physical health and well-being.
It is a large project that will take time to deliver, but is of crucial importance having been named in the Programme for Government 2023/24.
The following update shows our aims, the progress we've made so far, and what comes next.
Programme aims
Our Angus Glens project aims to deliver an ecosystem fit for the future in the southern Cairngorms. We need to:
Restore nature
- Increase native woodland cover
- Improve river health
- Restore peatland habitats
- Support a variety of species
Improve climate resilience
- Reduce the risk of flooding
- Increase resilience to wildfires
- Enhance the efficiency and capacity of carbon stores
Benefit people
- Provide opportunities for education and skills development
- Promote responsible recreation
- Ensure our actions benefit the local community and economy
What have we done?
We have been working with our neighbours, the local community and many partners to build our Angus Glens programme of activity. This includes:
We are currently working on the draft land management plan and producing materials for public and stakeholder consultation which will begin in May.
Right: What Glen Prosen and the Angus Glens means to us, our partners, and the local community.
We are reviewing these now and working closely with stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration.
We are selling venison into the food market from deer culled on the estate.
Our next steps will be to appraise various options for deer management to help us achieve our objectives. Reduction in herbivores will be essential to enable habitat recovery.
We are in discussions with Angus Council about repairing storm damage on the public road into the glens and the Timber Transport Routes needed for haulage.
Throughout 2024 we will be continuing to carry out ecological surveys and establish baseline monitoring, including:
- fixed point photography
- drone footage
- peatland survey
- river restoration and freshwater habitats
- archaeology
- Cairngorms predator project camera trapping
Harvesting operations commenced in 2023 to begin clearing windblow. Our surveys are helping us to identify the special flora and fauna that call the glen home.
Learn more about Angus Glens
- Angus Glens land management plan
- Angus Glens - frequently asked questions
- Glen Prosen: exciting opportunities for communities and business
Get in touch
If you would like further information or have any questions about this plan, please contact: