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Forest of Mamlorn
Forest of Mamlorn, Glen Lochay woodland creation is located in the Scottish Highlands, west of the village of Killin on the banks of Loch Tay. The project re-establishes woodland using seed from the nearest viable sources, and through the woodland creation, the project will support the glen to generate its own seed once again.


The project aims to establish mixed plantings of native trees to create areas of permanent forest cover, restoring lost biodiversity across the wider glen. This new woodland will form extensive habitats, including valuable woodland edge environments, supporting the recovery and expansion of native plants, insects, and species such as black grouse, pine marten, and golden eagle. In addition, the creation of suitable habitat may enable the future reintroduction of Scottish wildcats, contributing to ongoing conservation efforts.
A further anticipated benefit is the improvement of water quality and management within the River Tay SAC. Initially by allowing trees to slow the run-off of major rainfall events in the higher reaches of the catchment, while leaf litter and woody debris will return nutrients to the soil. This process is expected to increase insect and invertebrate activity, revitalising soils and strengthening the wider ecosystem. As the woodland matures, it will provide shelter for native wildlife, such as red deer, as well as for grazing livestock including cattle and sheep.
The planting design uses a diverse mix of species suited to local conditions. At lower elevations, species such as oak, ash, and silver birch will be established, transitioning to downy birch, Scots pine, and rowan at higher altitudes. Alder and willow will be planted near watercourses and wet flush areas. This varied structure will also increase the extent of valuable woodland edge habitat.
Planting has been carefully integrated into the landscape to enhance the natural character of the surrounding hills. Detailed soil mapping and topographical analysis have been used to match species to location, creating a woodland that appears organic and well aligned with its environment.
The glen itself is a quiet and secluded place, never a major through-route for transportation and often escaping the historical record. A notable exception are the works of 18th-century poet Duncan Bàn MacIntyre, whose writing vividly documents the area’s rich flora, fauna, and interconnected ecology.
See this project on the Registry.
The project is suited to buyers seeking to secure larger volumes of early delivering units (vintages 2029 - 2049), perfect for enabling corporates to meet their net zero programme. To purchase credits and support its ongoing impact, fill out our contact form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.


Certified under the Woodland Carbon Code, the UK’s government-backed standard for carbon-funded woodland creation.
Species mix
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*Predominantly native broadleaves
Project status
Registered
Project and plans are registered on IHS Markit.
Validated
Planted. An initial quality check has been carried out by a third party.
Verified
Meets Code standards, verified by an accredited assessor. Ongoing checks ahead.
Co-benefits
Want to support Forest of Mamlorn?
The project is suited to buyers seeking to secure larger volumes of early delivering units (vintages 2029 - 2049), perfect for enabling corporates to meet their net zero programme. To purchase credits and support its ongoing impact, fill out our contact form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.


































