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Updated Forestry work Schedule: The Forest Enterprise Scotland harvesting operation currently underway at Hunthill will continue until approximately mid February subject to weather conditions. Haulage is expected to be completed in mid April. The site will be opened to the public and the signage removed as soon as it is considered safe. The coming year sees a continuation of major harvesting operations throughout Elchies both to secure timber supplies and to deal with Red Band Needle Blight disease. The presence of protected species in Elchies means that we have to avoid some areas during the bird breeding season hence the outline programme below. Next on schedule is the 'Heatherlea' site programmed for April through June. This will require closure of both the main forest road and the footpath between the main forest road and the burn road. This will impact quite a bit on recreational use of the forest so every effort will be made to reopen both routes as soon as it is safe to do so. Operations then move to 'Blackhillock' from roughly June through August. This is a remote site and should not impact on recreational use. Once completed the final site of 2011 is at the very top of the Mannoch Road near the gate onto Knockando Estate. This will again require the closure of the final section of the main forest road whilst operations are underway. The information is by way of early notification and the timings are indicative at this stage. Details of the sites including maps will be produced and information and site signage erected once the programme is finalised. Forest managers have a statutory duty determined by the Health & Safety Executive to implement measures for public safety. There are a large number of hazards associated with harvesting sites particularly even when machinery is not actually working. Outwith harvesting sites the forest remains a welcoming resource for walkers, cyclists, riders and skiers to enjoy but do please ensure for your own safety and that of our contractors and staff that you comply with any signage or guidance.' Thanks. JDT |
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