Loch Chon Land Management Plan

The Loch Chon Land Management Plan (LMP) is FLS's 10-year renewal of our plans for the forests and land around Loch Chon. The revised LMP will set out how we intend to manage the area going forward, building upon the work of previous plans for the area.

The Loch Chon LMP area sits at the northern reaches of Loch Ard Forest, extending from near Kinlochard village to within a kilometre  of Loch Katrine. The Loch Chon block is entirely within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and sits within the boundaries of  Stirling Council. The area around Loch Chon is valued for its impressive landscape character, diversity of forest types, and for its timber production. 

The long-term vision for the Loch Chon LMP area is to maintain and enhance a diverse forested landscape,  increase habitat connectivity, and continue to sustainably produce timber. The landscape of the Loch Chon area is highly valued for its rugged character and the recreation opportunities it provides, and maintaining these characteristics is a key part of the vision. 

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Have your say

Consultation is an essential part of the planning process and helps ensure that plans are well informed, robust, and effective. Engagement with stakeholders, including local communities, provides an opportunity for interested parties to contribute to plan development and identify any issues or opportunities at an early stage.

A 30-day consultation was undertaken in May 2025, including a public drop-in event held at Kinlochard Village Hall on 8 May 2025. This provided local residents and other stakeholders with an opportunity to review the proposals, discuss them with Forestry and Land Scotland staff, and provide feedback.

The plan will be placed on the Scottish Forestry Public Register in July 2026.

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Get in touch

If you would like further information or have any questions about this plan, please contact:

Email: planning.central@forestryandland.gov.scot