Forth Mosses Land Management Plan

Following extensive analysis and consultation, the land management plan for Forth Mosses was formally approved by Perth and Argyll Conservancy in August 2024 and is scheduled for renewal by August 2034. 

Forth Mosses Land Management Plan combines the management of Flanders Moss (~970 Hectares), and Cardross forest (~147 Hectares), into a single new 10-year plan.

The Forth Mosses land management plan will see the continuation of the objective of lowland raised bog restoration at Flanders and minimal management input at Cardross to retain its current biodiversity as outlined in the previous plans.

Read a brief summary of the current plan (PDF).

• Winter 2022/23 – Site survey and analysis and wider scoping and engagement.
• Spring 2023 – Scoping feedback incorporated in to LMP.
• Autumn 2023 – Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion Request prepared and submitted.
• Spring/Summer 2024 – LMP submitted and placed on Scottish Forestry public register for 28 days.
• Summer 2024 – Public register comments received and incorporated into LMP.
• August 2024 – LMP formally approved by Scottish Forestry.

• Forth Mosses Land Management Plan
• Appendix IX - Flanders Moss peatland restoration - Hydrological Impact Assessment
• Map 1 - Location 
• Maps 2-4 - Physical and Climatic Factors
• Maps 5-6 - Survey and Concept 
• Maps 7-10 - Forest Management
• Maps 11-12 - Future Species and Habitats
• Map 13 - Timber Haulage
• Map 14 - Environmental Impact Assessment - Screening Opinion Request