True North begins large-scale forestry scheme in East Ayrshire
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What happened
Ground preparation has begun on a 493-hectare forestry creation scheme near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire. This Brockloch Forest project, purchased by True North Real Asset Partners in 2021, will plant nearly 304 hectares of Sitka spruce and 97.9 hectares of native mixed broadleaves. Harry Humble, chief executive of True North, stated the scheme aims to deliver a sustainable source of timber.
Why it matters
The project is designed to provide commercial benefits and a sustainable source of timber. Additionally, True North partnered in the Enoch Hill Wind Farm.
Who's involved
- Enoch Hill Wind FarmOnshore wind farm in Scotland
- HumbleChief executive of True North, overseeing forestry and energy projects
- County DurhamUnitary authority area where Humble manages a forestry project
- East AyrshireCouncil area of Scotland where the Brockloch Forest project is located
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- County DurhamSpeculative
The local area might see changes in land use investment due to the forestry project managed by Humble.
- East AyrshireSpeculative
The council area could experience shifts in local timber demand and supply from the large-scale forestry scheme.
- Enoch Hill Wind FarmSpeculative
The wind farm might influence future investment in renewable energy generation contracts.
- HumbleSpeculative
Humble could see changes in revenue derived from managing major forestry and energy contracts.
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The entities involved
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Enoch Hill Wind Farm
Onshore wind farm in Scotland
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Humble
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