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Balmacara Estate & Lochalsh Woodland Garden
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The mosaic of arable in-bye fields around small crofting settlements, with outlying moorland common grazing reflects a historically important land use of the west highlands which remains relevant to local communities today. The relatively low intensity grazing of the moorland has resulted in extensive semi-natural woodland throughout the estate, with the Coille Mhór being designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Area for Conservation (SAC). The estate also has over 23 km of footpaths including woodland walks at the policies associated with Lochalsh House. Lochalsh House is not open to the public. The historic village of Plockton, planned in 1801 by the estate owner at the time, Sir Hugh Innes, remains a popular tourist destination and is designated an Outstanding Conservation Area.
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- Getting rhodies under control
Balmacara Estate are currently advertising for a two person Rhododendron Control Team to range over the estate controlling this invasive plant using the “Lever and Mulch” method primarily, with stem injection for those very large or stubborn plants. more>
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