Plora Community Woodland
Plora is one of seven Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) owned woodland sites in the Tweed Valley that form part of a 25 year Agreement between FCS and Borders Forest Trust (BFT) to encourage community involvement in the restoration/ conservation of semi-natural woodlands.
The woodland is managed through a joint management board which meets on a quarterly basis and consists of representatives from FCS, BFT and the local community.
The woodland consists of a mature stand of conifers planted in the 1950's with areas of native broadleaves. The lower edge of Plora and the area along the road managed by the Woodland Trust is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Plora is the largest semi-natural woodland in Tweeddale and one of only five oakwoods 12 hectares or greater to be found throughout the Borders.
Access
Access to the wood is either through the neighbouring Woodland Trust managed area or via the forest road. If the road is followed to the top of the Community Wood, visitors are rewarded with stunning views from Cadon bank. A further 3 miles and you reach Minch Moor at 567 meters.
How to reach Plora Wood
Take the A72 to Walkerburn. In the centre of the village take Caberston Road which heads South over the River Tweed. After crossing the Tweed take the next right. After 200m there is the start of the forest road on the left, or 50m further on a lay-by.
How to contact us
If you would like more information or to get involved, please contact BFT on 01835 830750 or you can access the below sites: