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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. 

We are currently consulting on our draft plan concepts.

Location

Have your say

Consultation is an essential part of the planning process, helping us develop well-informed and effective plans. Engaging with stakeholders, including the local community, ensures that that all parties have an opportunity to feed into the plan development. We welcome your input and encourage you to share your thoughts to help shape our plans for the area.

We are currently seeking feedback on our draft plan concept.

Please get in touch using the contact details at the bottom of this page.

We will be running a drop in session at Kinlochard Village Hall on 8 May between 1pm to 7pm. Note: This is a joint consultation, there will also be the opportunity to comment on plans for East Loch Ard (please see the separate consultation page for details and documents).

Consultation on the draft concept will be open until the 18 May 2025.

Documents and maps

Get in touch

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

Email: enquiries.central@forestryandland.gov.scot