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The Herald Scotland
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish forest with pond and cabin option put up for sale
Landfor Chartered Land and Forestry Agency said that 'subject to consent, this scenic setting presents an excellent opportunity to erect a hut or cabin, providing a peaceful retreat within the woodland' in South Lanarkshire. The forest is in a 'prime location'. (Image: Landfor) Drumsmuir Wood, near Carluke, is described as a 'well-located and managed second rotation conifer woodland, featuring an attractive age profile and high amenity value'. The agent said: 'Following felling of the first rotation, the property now comprises a high proportion of improved Sitka spruce, alongside small parcels of Lodgepole pine and Hybrid larch, planted in various stages from 2006 onwards, with the most recent planting taking place in spring 2025. READ MORE: 'Located just 3.5 miles southeast of the small town of Carluke, Drumsmuir Wood enjoys excellent transport links by road, ensuring easy accessibility across Scotland. 'Drumsmuir's Wood enjoys a prime location in southern Scotland, close to well-established timber markets. Combined with its excellent crop quality and strong amenity appeal, the woodland presents a highly attractive investment opportunity.' The forest is marketed at offers over £425,000.
CBC
03-07-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Tornado fells trees after touching down in central Alberta
A tornado touched down in central Alberta on Wednesday, cutting a path through a treed area, but apparently sparing the area from any more serious damage. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a tornado warning Wednesday afternoon for an area west of Drayton Valley. Storm chaser Trenten Pentelichuk said he watched the twister touch down near the hamlet of Lodgepole — about 175 kilometres southwest of Edmonton. He'd been in the area all afternoon, waiting to see if the significant storm activity in the forecast would actually create a tornado. "Around 4 p.m., things kind of started taking off," he said. "Lots of the storms kind of went up and then died really fast, and then we noticed the one that did produce the tornado blew up ... when we saw it on the radar to when it had the tornado on the ground it was probably 30, 45 minutes." Pentelichuk and his storm chasing partner kept following the tornado as it died down, then returned to the spot where it touched down to survey the damage with a drone. The storm toppled some trees, but Pentelichuk said it seemed to have missed any of the nearby farms. "It was, I guess, what you'd call an ideal spot for a tornado, where it can't really do too much structural damage and nobody gets hurt." A survey team from the Northern Tornadoes Project, a research group based out of Western University, confirmed Thursday that a tornado occurred in the area. Project director Dave Sills told CBC News that once the team on site determines a tornado touched down, they use the details of the damage to assess its strength. "Typically what we look for to determine if it's a tornado is a long, narrow path," Sills said. "From what I understand, it's mostly tree damage that's occurred with this event. So they'll be looking at the number of trees down and over what area, and trying to make an assessment based on that." Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor said the tornado came from a "supercell" thunderstorm, which are common in the Prairies, and known to be capable of producing tornadoes. It looks like the tornado may have been on the ground for nearly 15 minutes, but it might not have sustained contact the entire time, Proctor said. "We have seen what appears to be tornado debris as it went across a treed area outside of a farmer's field, and we're seeing lots of trees laying down in opposite directions, which tends to indicate rotation associated with that." This is the fourth probable tornado in Alberta so far this summer, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada— compared to 12 tornadoes next door in Saskatchewan. In early July, that's already getting close to the yearly average of 14 to 15 that Saskatchewan typically sees all summer.
The Herald Scotland
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish forest set in ‘breathtaking scenery' for sale
Landfor Chartered Land and Forestry Agency said: "Coille Ruadh West is located at the northwestern end of the expansive Strathoykel Forest complex, which spans over 1,300 hectares of commercial forestry amidst the breathtaking scenery of Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. "Renowned for its wild and dramatic scenery, the area provides excellent opportunities for fishing and deer stalking. It also benefits from a well-developed road network connecting the east and west coasts of northern Scotland, including the North Coast 500 route." A popular village is less than seven miles away (Image: Landfor) The agent also said: "Lairg offers local amenities and accommodation, while the towns of Dornoch, Tain, and the City of Inverness, 58 miles to the south, provide further services and facilities." READ MORE: Landfor continued: "The forest was established on former hill ground overlooking the River Oykel and forms part of the wider Strathoykel Forest Complex. Planted over four years between 1985 and 1988, the forest comprises a crop of productive Sitka spruce in a self-thinning mix with Lodgepole pine. The soils, predominantly peaty gleys and peaty podzols, are well-suited to commercial forestry, as evidenced by the good growth rates of the conifer crops. Yield classes of the crop are estimated to reach up to 20 in the more fertile areas. It has an internal quarry. (Image: Landfor) "The timber crop is now reaching maturity and parts could be considered for harvesting within the next five years, providing a purchaser with tax-free income or the opportunity to allow further growth to increase the harvestable timber volume. 'The forest's commercial appeal is enhanced by the picturesque Allt an Ruadh burn, which flows north through the woodland's open ground. These well-designed areas of open ground not only add aesthetic and amenity value but also offer excellent opportunities for woodland deer stalking with the forest home to Red, Sika, and Roe deer, making it a prime location for this activity." The forest freehold is on the market at offers over £900,000.
