Otter Forest

Location

Otter Forest is located just to the south of Kilfinan, overlooking Loch Fyne on the Cowal Peninsula in a highly attractive part of Argyll with a lovely coastal aspect and a stunning panoramic view.

In the nearby village of Kilfinan there is a hotel and further south there is the Portavadie Marina and Resort which both provide accommodation and dining options when visiting. There are also numerous self-catering options in the area. The nearest postcode to reach Otter Forest is PA21 2EP and please refer to the location and sale plans for directions.

General Description

Otter Forest was established in two stages between the spring of 2020 and April 2021 under an approved Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) contract with commercial conifer and broadleaves with the aim of managing the conifer under a continuous cover management system.

This is intended to produce income from timber thinning operations whilst also generating tradeable Carbon Units (52,267) over the proposed life of the 100 year project. Deer fencing, ground preparation and planting with improved Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, Norway spruce and Scots pine took place on the more fertile land and both productive and native broadleaves were planted to create a highly diverse and resilient forest for the future.

Previously felled areas have been incorporated within the overall scheme. These were replanted following ground preparation and drainage and are establishing well. Two of the original shelter belts, planted in 1970, still remain and provide some diversity. These will be ready for felling shortly or could be left longer term.

Please refer to the Sale Brochure for further information and view the online video.