Kinneil Woodland improvements on the way
31 October 2008
A significant area trees has been blown over by high winds on the west side of the woodlands. If it suffered further losses the local community may no longer be able to enjoy this historic woodland.
Local feedback on a management plan to save the woodlands was obtained at a Bo'ness Community Council meeting in August by the Trust and Falkirk Council. A well attended guided walk through the woodlands, to give the public a practical understanding of what the proposals would entail, took place the following day.
The plan was submitted to the Forestry Commission Scotland's 'Woodlands In and Around Towns' scheme in September in an attempt to secure funding to implement it.
The objective is to determine a long-term vision for the woodlands which includes improving its structure and meeting the desires of the wide range of users.
Let's hope the money is forthcoming and the woodlands can be returned to their majestic condition for the whole community to enjoy to the full once again.
