Mill of Plunton
Mill of Plunton
Our vision is to transform the 90.57Ha of grazed farmland at our Mill of Plunton site into a mosaic of woodland and wildlife-rich wetlands and grasslands, that will capture and store carbon whilst helping to reverse the current biodiversity crisis. We aim to achieve this by working with traditional farming methods and the local community.
Afforestation
Over 180,000 trees will be planted on our Mill of Plunton site. Around 55 ha of woodland will be created, around 3/4 of the proposed planting plan consists of native broadleaved woodland, significantly exceeding the requirements of the UK Forestry Standard. Explore our planting plan on the interactive map below.
Wildflower-rich Wetlands and Grassland
Through our field surveys, we know that Mill of Plunton supports a wide variety of special places and species. We will enhance at least 10ha of land for biodiversity, including wetlands and grasslands at Mill of Plunton, turning it into a biodiversity hotspot. We will use traditional farming techniques to manage these areas, using low intensity cattle grazing and hay cuts.
Pond Enhancement
Both Great Crested Newts and Otters are found at Mill of Plunton; both are European protected species. The Great Crested Newt has been confirmed, via eDNA analysis and previous surveys, as present in at least one pond at Mill of Plunton. This newt is rare in Scotland and and across Europe. We will enhance and manage our ponds and surrounding land to help increase their populations. This pond work and the enhancement of our wetlands will also be beneficial for our local otters at Mill of Plunton.
Galloway & Southern Ayrshire Biosphere
We’re proud supporters of the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere. The Biosphere includes iconic wildlife and natural habitats which are recognised as being of international importance. Our Mill of Plunton site sits within the Biosphere and will be available for use in Biosphere projects, we aim to create and facilitate partnerships that support conservation and education.
Public Consultation
For more detailed project plans and information, please visit our Public Consultation Page.
For all other enquiries please contact: hello@thefutureforestcompany.com
