Lorn community invited to have their say on plans for local woodland

The consultation is for the creation of a new Land Management Plan (LMP) for Ariogan, south of Oban, and will look to protect and enhance riparian corridors and priority habitats whilst exploring opportunities to create a mix of woodland types where appropriate.

A drop-in public information and consultation session will be held at the Rockfield Centre in Oban on Thursday June 20, from 2-6.30pm.

Susannah Hughes, Planning Forester for FLS, said: “Forestry management is a long-term activity so we want to get the ideas and views of local people and communities for the future management of this area of land near Ariogan.

“We know that local residents have a strong connection with their woodlands, so we’re inviting everyone with an interest to come along to the drop-in session in Oban and offer their thoughts and ideas to help us draw up the proposals to manage this site.

“By bringing a diverse range of ideas to the table, we can ensure we are looking after our natural environment and at the same time support partnerships with and opportunities for communities.”

More information is available on our forestryandland.gov.scot/what-we-do/planning/consultations/ariogan-land-management-plan&source=gmail&ust=1717753321842000&usg=AOvVaw1oSAAw2sofpcw36dEN6fhP">website by searching for the Ariogan Land Management Plan or people can contact FLS at enquiries.west@forestryandland.gov.scot.