The Woodland Trust Scotland is reviewing and producing a new management plan for Catwalk Wood situated in the dramatic gorge of the Lyne Water at West Linton. The Trust, part of the UK's leading woodland conservation charity, acquired this 4ha wood in 1988. The wood is an attractive mix of mature broadleaves and conifers, and the narrow path that traverses the steep rim of the gorge gives the wood its name.
The plan describes our long-term vision for Catwalk Wood, including management operations for the next 5 years. It will contribute to the fulfilment of our objectives of protecting ancient woodland, enhancing woodland biodiversity (variety of life) and making woods accessible and enjoyable to all.
All of the Woodland Trust's woods have Forest Stewardship Council certification, which means that we are accredited with an international seal of approval for the quality of our woodland management. The Trust was the first major landowner to earn UK wide certification for all its woods. The management plan, to be reviewed every five years, will assure that the same high standards of management continue.
The Woodland Trust Scotland would very much like to hear the opinions of local people so that they can be taken into account before producing the final version of the management plan.
For those wishing to comment on the Trust plans a summary of the draft management plan can be downloaded at www.wt-woods.org.uk/CatwalkDenWood or requested from the our office in Perth on 01738 635829.
Alternatively a reference copy of the full plan is available to view at West Linton Post Office. If you have any questions or comments these should be directed to Woodland Officer, Roy Barlow, at Woodland Trust Scotland, South Inch Business Centre, Shore Road, Perth, PH2 8BW or RoyBarlow@woodlandtrust.org.uk. The deadline for comments is 18th April 2008.
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The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. It has 300,000 members and supporters.
The Trust has three key aims: i) to enable the creation of more native woods and places rich in trees ii) to protect native woods, trees and their wildlife for the future iii) to inspire everyone to enjoy and value woods and trees
Established in 1972, the Woodland Trust now has over 1,000 sites in its care covering approximately 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres). Access to its sites is free.
In 1984, the Trust acquired its first wood in Scotland. In the last 25 years the Trust has increased its holdings in Scotland it now owns 80 sites across Scotland covering 8,500 hectares. Further news can be accessed via this website.