Pitfichie and Corrennie Land Management Plan

Pitfichie and Corrennie covers close to 2,500 ha made up of two forest areas separated by the A944 main road: Pitfichie to the North and Corrennie to the South. The site is located East of Alford and West of Monymusk. The main A944 road crossing over the site leads directly to Aberdeen 20 miles to the east. The river Don flows to the North.

Pitfichie is composed of a series of summits ranging from Pitfichie Hill 381m, Cairn William 448m, Pile of Stones 399m, White Lady 361m. Corrennie is however mainly located on the slopes of Green Hill and Red Hill. Its lowest point is located close to the river Don (around 100 meters high).

The composition of the woodlands in Pitfichie and Corrennie is diverse, mainly composed of conifer with some areas of broadleaves. The open lands are mainly composed of upland heathland located at the top of the hills.

The plan has been approved and is valid until 2027

• Pitfichie and Correnie land management plan summary (PDF 590 KB) - summaries the Land Management Plan
• Pitfichie and Corrennie draft land management plan (PDF 3MB) – details our objectives for the area and our management proposals.
• Location map (PDF 1.7MB) – shows the location of Pitfichie and Corrennie in relation to the local area.
• Current species map (PDF 1.2MB) – shows the current tree species that are growing in the area.
• Key features map (PDF 1.2MB) – shows the key features that will influence the management of the forest.
• Analysis and concept map (PDF 1.2MB) – shows how the key features will influence the management of the forest.
• Future species map (PDF 1.2MB) – shows the tree species that are proposed to be growing in the area at the end of the plan period.
• Management map (PDF 1MB) – shows the proposed management for the area.
• Thinning map (PDF 530KB) – shows what year the thinning will take place in the area.
• Low Impact Silvicultural System map (PDF 635KB) – shows where Lo Impact Silvicultural System will be used to manage the woodland.