Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to be Completed for Woodland Creation Proposals in 2025

Due to the sensitivity and complexity of certain aspects of the area, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required to assess the impact, including beneficial, on some key sensitive areas The EIA process is mandated by the Forestry (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 and includes targeted consultation with statutory bodies, including Scottish Forestry, NatureScot, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to identify and assess potential significant impacts. We anticipate completing the EIA in the autumn of 2025, at which time we will provide a further update on our progress including the publication of the EIA report.

Throughout this process, we have navigated complex ecological, environmental, and social considerations, and community input has been essential in helping us address these challenges thoughtfully.

We continue to encourage those interested to get in touch with questions and comments using the ‘Get in Touch’ form on our Updates page, or to email info@glenocharforest.co.uk