Royal Scottish Forestry Society: Lothian and Borders Field Day
Forest Management, recreation and competing land uses
Dunglass Estate, Cockburnspath, Tuesday 4th July 2017
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 15th Century Gothic chapel with Knights Templar Cross.
With thanks to Estate owner, Simon Usher and Savills, who act as agents for forestry at Dunglass, the
field day will offer a valuable opportunity to discuss the following topics:Long terms forest management; forest plans; recreation & public access; competing land uses;
sporting; Low Impact Silviculture; deer management; thinning and clear felling; climate change
resilience; pests and diseases; timber transport and woodland creation.
Please bring a packed lunch and outdoor clothing for the day.
Please contact Virginia Harden Scott if attending: [email protected] / 01501 824197
Please advise in advance if you have any special access requirements.
To visit the Dunglass Estate Website, click here.