Issues Log
At the moment the group is aware of the following issues. As more issues are brought to our attention this table will be extended.
Known Issues in Woodland
This is a list of known issues that the Maryburgh Community Woodland Group are aware of and are dealing with. Please check this list and don't email the group if your issue is already on this list.Table Legend:
Blue = due to be done
Green = Completed
Black = Not our responsibility
| Issue | Location | What is being done | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10 year Woodland Management Plan | Community Woodland | Management Plan to be submitted to Scottish Forestry and the Highland Council for formal approval | In progress | To be confirmed |
Logo Competition | Ben Wyvis Primary | Competition for P4 to P7 students to design a logo for the Community Woodland | In progress | 06/05/2024 |
Spring Clean-up & Replanting | In various locations within the woodland | A general litter tidy up of the woodland and replacing trees removed last year with new saplings | Provisional planned event | Provisional date 27/04/2024 |
Tree planting | Community Woodland | Under the terms of the TPO, all the trees felled last year to make woodland safe, must be replaced with new trees planted. | In progress | Provisional date 27/04/2024 |
Flooding | Dunglass Road entrance into woodland | We have been investigating the flow rates and looking at various options. This has now been completed and forms a draft flooding assessment. Once the document has been approved by the group, this will go into the Development Plan which will be used in funding applications. In addition to this we are also actively looking at, and have already applied for, funding to carry out this work. | In progress | To be confirmed |
New Bird Boxes | Community Woodland Latest News | Four new bird boxes made by the Maryburgh Men's Shed have been put up in various locations within the Community Woodland | Completed | 18/03/2024 |
Draft Woodland Management Plan | Maryburgh | The funding has now been approved. The draft plan has been written. A consultation is now in progress via this website to allow residents to read the draft plan and suggest changes or additions. | Out for consultation: Click for Summary of Draft Plan | 18/03/2024 |
Fallen small trees blocking woodland tracks | In various locations within the woodland | Trees remove and made safe for residents | Completed | 10/03/2024 |
Fallen Sitka Spruce | Across path on South western edge of woodland | Once funding is secured a professional tree surgeon will be engaged to remove the tree. | Completed | 09/11/2023 |
Fallen Oak branch | Across path at southern area of woodland | Once funding is secured a professional tree surgeon will be engaged to remove the branch | Completed | 09/11/2023 |
Fallen Rowan trees | Across path from Dunglass road into woodland | Once approved under the TPO by the Highland Council and funding is secured someone with a recognised chainsaw qualification will be engaged to remove the trees | Completed | 08/11/2023 |
Litter | In various locations within the woodland | Maryburgh Tidy Up from between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm on the 4th November 2023: Maryburgh Tidy Up | Completed | 04/11/2023 |
Cut Logs | Stacked by main Brahan Drive | To be removed by the Maryburgh Mens Shed | Completed | 24/10/2023 |
Flooding | At passing place in Dunglass Road | This is not the responsibility of the Maryburgh Community Woodland Group. The drain and output pipe has been cleared, and a larger soakaway constructed by the Highland Council Roads Department | Completed | 11/03/2024 |
The form below has been provided to allow local people to raise issues or if you have concerns about the woodland to contact the Maryburgh Community Woodland Group Secretary directly.