Item10Appendix2GlenClovaResponse

This document contains a pre-application response form from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) regarding a proposal for forestry tracks in Glen Clova, Angus. The Park Authority advises that the application is likely to be called in for determination due to its potential impact on the environment and landscape. Key issues raised include the need for strong justification for the tracks, potential adverse effects on the landscape and natural heritage, and the importance of considering the cumulative impact with a separate woodland creation proposal. The response also highlights the need to protect carbon-rich soils, peatland habitats, and water environments, as well as ground water dependent terrestrial ecosystems. The Park Authority recommends a Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) that addresses various issues, including different design options, and assesses the separate and collective effects of the proposed tracks on the landscape and visual amenity and what documentation should be submitted with the planning application.