Royal Scottish Forestry Society: Lothian and Borders Field Day - Forest Management, Recreation and Competing Land Uses

RV 10:00 hrs Farm Dairy, TD13 5XF. OS: NT 763 722

Dunglass is a fascinating example of a modern day diversified estate business, mixing farming and commercial forestry with a popular wedding venue and holiday accommodation. The Estates boasts a picturesque designed landscape with extensive policy woodlands, complete with an ancient weighing tree, strawberry tree and a 15^th Century Gothic chapel with Knights Templar Cross.

With thanks to Estate owner, Simon Usher and Savills, who undertake Estate and woodland management at Dunglass, the field day will offer a valuable opportunity to discuss the following topics:

• long term forest management
• forest plans
• recreation and public access
• competing land uses
• sporting
• low impact silviculture
• deer management
• thinning and clear felling
• climate change resilience
• pests and diseases
• timber transport
• woodland creation

Please bring a packed lunch and outdoor clothing for the day.

Please contact Virginia Harden Scott if attending: virginia.harden@csgnt.org.uk / 01501 824197

Please advise in advance if you have any special access requirements.