Dumyat
Dumyat is iconic in the Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire landscape. The 480 ha estate sits at the western end of the Ochils and includes parts of the beautiful Menstrie Glen. Through woodland creation and habitat restoration, we aim to turn it into an exemplar of sustainable land management.
Dumyat has a rich history. Dumyat, or in Gaelic, Dùn Mhèad, is thought to originate from the words Dun meaning hill fort and Maeatae a British tribe that once occupied the land at the time of the Romans. The site has expansive views of the Forth Valley below. At one time the Maeatae could have looked down on the Romans building the Antonine wall on the opposite side of Forth, far below. Recently, the site has been used for sheep and cattle grazing and for public access.
Long before the Maeatae, the lower and mid slopes of Dumyat would have been wooded. Oaks, Birch and Ash would have been the most common type of tree, with Juniper and Willows much higher up the hill.
Our Vision
Our aim is to combat and mitigate the effects of climate change by planting and regenerating woodland. We will be planting and regenerating native trees on the lower slopes of Dumyat and around Menstrie Glen. We believe that these changes will improve the visitor experience, the landscape as well as the natural environment.
We have a vision where in the future visitors will be able to enjoy spotting butterflies, bees and birds thriving in our wildflower-rich glades, climb through diverse shady native woodland, before finally reaching the summit of Dumyat to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views.
Community
We are actively working with groups of volunteers from the local community groups, who have been helping us to plant wildflowers. We are improving accessibility on-site to encourage visitors.
Education
Our project will provide an educational and research resource next to one of Scotland’s premier universities. Our forest will provide local volunteering opportunities for community and school groups. We’d like the site to be an outdoor educational resource for all levels from primary school through to academic research.
Accessibility
Our project aims to improve the visitor experience. We will work to improve existing access routes, so people of all ages and abilities can access this wonderful site.
Public Consultation
For more detailed project plans and information, please visit our Public Consultation Page.
For all other enquiries please contact: dumyat@thefutureforestcompany.com