Press Release
GLENLIVET ESTATE DEMONSTRATES ITS FORESTRY ACTIVITIES
8 October 2009
More than thirty foresters and land managers recently visited The Crown Estate’s Glenlivet estate to discuss best practice and observe the various measures taken to efficiently run the estate’s forestry operations.
The visitors were all members of the Royal Scottish Forestry Society (RSFS) whose north and north-east regions were holding a joint meeting at Tomintoul on the Glenlivet estate. They were given the opportunity to observe several management schemes under way at Glenlivet and discuss how they met conservation, woodland regeneration, public access and business targets.
Andy Wells, Head of Countryside Management – Rural Estates at The Crown Estate said: “The Crown Estate operates a long-term integrated, multiple use forest management strategy at Glenlivet and elsewhere on our rural properties, in which we aim to deliver a wide range of local, economic and environmental benefits. This is achieved by developing paths and trails, enhancing biodiversity, improving landscapes and meeting various community needs through the provision of a range of woodland facilities and educational services.
“This work involves a balance between growing timber for commercial objectives, to help provide local employment and revenue for re-investment, while meeting strict environmental standards and supporting a diverse rural economy. Increasingly forests and woodlands are being valued for their contribution to tackling climate change issues and The Crown Estate is working actively to develop forest carbon management policies which help capture carbon.”
Gareth Whymant, northern region chairman of the RSFS said: “It was interesting to see how woodland and forestry management was considered an essential part in the management of such a large estate. The Crown Estate is taking up the challenges faced by commercial forestry in uncertain economic and climatic conditions, and is not afraid to innovate.”
The Glenlivet estate also demonstrates partnership working including organisations such as the Forestry Commission, Cairngorms National Park Authority and Aberdeen University. It contributes to Scottish Government targets through planting schemes, recreational developments, community involvement, and research.
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