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Balnacoil Estate, Brora, Sutherland, KW9 Land for sale
Balnacoil Estate, Brora, Sutherland, KW9
£8,500,000
Balnacoil Estate, Brora, Sutherland, KW9
£8,500,000
Our Summary
- Extensive peatland restoration opportunity in Scotland’s Flow Country DescriptionBalnacoil comprises about 6,163 hectares (15,230 acres) of magnificent rolling hills, moorland and native woodlands, rich in natural assets and offering significant potential for carbon and biodiversity-based projects
- The proposed restoration project at Balnacoil is estimated to result in projected emission reductions of 334,908 tonnes of carbon dioxide over the 95-year lifetime of the project, producing a corresponding number of Peatland Carbon Units which can be sold or used to offset other business emissions
- Large-scale peatland restoration projects require a considerable volume of detail and time-consuming assessments, surveys and applications before work commences, resulting in long lead-in times to get projects underway
- No formal planting assessment has been undertaken for additional woodland creation but an initial desktop appraisal suggests there may be potential for further native woodland creation on the estate in isolated pockets
Description
Balnacoil is a 6,163-hectare estate in Scotland's Flow Country, featuring rolling hills, moorland, and native woodlands. The property offers a unique opportunity for extensive peatland restoration, which could result in the reduction of 334,908 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over 95 years. The estate also features a 144-hectare native woodland planted in 2020, which is expected to sequester 25,909 tonnes of carbon dioxide over 65 years. The property is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including sea eagles, barn owls, and golden plovers, and is part of the East Sutherland Deer Management Group. The estate's peatlands, which are largely blanket bog, are of high conservation value and require restoration to preserve the habitat and reduce carbon emissions. The restoration project would involve re-wetting and revegetation of the peatlands, which would not only reduce carbon emissions but also provide a habitat for native flora and fauna to flourish.