Brisbane Mains (ID: 104000000027072)

Account Holder

The Future Forest Company

Description

Brisbane Mains is a coastal site located 2km north of Largs, in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The gross site area is 144.09 ha, 106.53 ha grant aided and 37.56 ha other land. The other land comprises 15.44 ha of existing broadleaved woodland, 7.80ha of deep peat, 0.70 ha of archaeological interest and 13.62 ha of ‘excess’ open ground). The net area of new woodland is 92.27 ha, with 14.26 ha of open ground which will retain areas of biodiversity, protect areas of cultural heritage and routes for public access. The planting species is made up of oak, sycamore, downy birch, silver birch, aspen, alder, rowan, hazel and willow. The site has been planted with both bare root and cell grown stock, using a mixture of trench mounding and hand screefing techniques in order to balance a high survival rate to minimise ground disturbance to limit soil carbon emissions. The entire woodland has been fenced to prevent damage from deer, rabbits and rodents. The primary aim for this project is to protect and enhance biodiversity values throughout the establishment of the woodland and safeguard the existing landscape and habitats. The result will be a site capable of delivering a range of ecosystem services, in particular improved ecology, carbon sequestration and ecological landscape.

Project Documents Export All Documents

• (WCC) Carbon Calculations
• (WCC) Map of Site
• (WCC) Project Design Document
• (WCC) Validation Statement