West Plantation

Wood, Forest in Fife

Scotland

West Plantation

Pasture, Auchmuir. Cattle graze beneath West Lomond, Fife's highest hill.
Pasture, Auchmuir. Credit: Richard Webb

West Plantation is a beautiful woodland area located in Fife, Scotland. Covering an area of approximately 100 acres, it is known for its dense forests and diverse range of tree species. The plantation is situated near the town of Wood, just a few miles away from the larger town of Forest.

The woodland in West Plantation is predominantly composed of native species such as oak, birch, and beech trees, creating a lush and vibrant environment. The trees are well-established and mature, providing a rich canopy that offers shade and shelter to various wildlife species. The forest floor is covered in a carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, adding to the natural beauty of the area.

The plantation is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers. It offers a network of well-maintained trails that wind through the woodland, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore its natural wonders. The diverse ecosystem supports a wide range of bird species, including woodpeckers, owls, and various songbirds, making it a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts.

West Plantation is managed by the local forestry commission, which ensures the preservation of the woodland's natural integrity. The commission actively engages in sustainable forestry practices, such as selective tree harvesting and replanting, to maintain the health and vitality of the woodland.

Overall, West Plantation in Fife is a captivating woodland area, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in nature and experience the tranquility of a well-preserved forest ecosystem.

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West Plantation Images

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Pasture, Auchmuir. Cattle graze beneath West Lomond, Fife's highest hill.
Pasture, Auchmuir.
Cattle graze beneath West Lomond, Fife's highest hill.
Blythes Tower
Blythes Tower
Reservoir wall Concrete reservoir tanks on Whitehill which hold water supplies for Glenrothes.
Reservoir wall
Concrete reservoir tanks on Whitehill which hold water supplies for Glenrothes.
Approach to Fife Airport The side road left leads to Fife Airport. The circular sign advertises the Airport restaurant, the 'Tipsy Nipper', named, not after an inebriated youngster, but after the first aeroplane owned by the flying club, a single-seat machine known as a Nipper, manufactured by the Belgian Tipsy aircraft company.
Approach to Fife Airport
The side road left leads to Fife Airport. The circular sign advertises the Airport restaurant, the 'Tipsy Nipper', named, not after an inebriated youngster, but after the first aeroplane owned by the flying club, a single-seat machine known as a Nipper, manufactured by the Belgian Tipsy aircraft company.
Goatmilk Hills Small rocky outcrops west of Glenrothes, just north of Fife Airport.
Goatmilk Hills
Small rocky outcrops west of Glenrothes, just north of Fife Airport.
White Hill A waterlogged field on White Hill - currently used as grazing land, with Blythe's Tower visible on the skyline.
White Hill
A waterlogged field on White Hill - currently used as grazing land, with Blythe's Tower visible on the skyline.
Grazing land near Finmont Farm Sheep grazing near Finmont Farm, with Whitehill reservoir visible on the skyline.
Grazing land near Finmont Farm
Sheep grazing near Finmont Farm, with Whitehill reservoir visible on the skyline.
Closed road While not in the same league as death and taxes, a closed road is almost inevitable if going out after grid squares in Scotland. This one is by the Fife Airport by Glenrothes.
Closed road
While not in the same league as death and taxes, a closed road is almost inevitable if going out after grid squares in Scotland. This one is by the Fife Airport by Glenrothes.
Goatmilk A farm and stubble, overlooking Fife Airport.
Goatmilk
A farm and stubble, overlooking Fife Airport.
Arable land, Kinninmonth A clear day with a view towards the Lammermuir Hills.
Arable land, Kinninmonth
A clear day with a view towards the Lammermuir Hills.
Arable land, Kinninmonth
Arable land, Kinninmonth
White Hill A view over hilltop pasture towards Blythe's Tower, a folly.
White Hill
A view over hilltop pasture towards Blythe's Tower, a folly.
Hill top road A road over some Carboniferous igneous uplands near Glenrothes. There is a covered reservoir on the right.
Hill top road
A road over some Carboniferous igneous uplands near Glenrothes. There is a covered reservoir on the right.
Blythes Tower Kinglassie A square tower built in 1812 it was used by a linen merchant to view ships as they entered the River Forth and later used as a look-out tower by the Home Guard during World War Two.
Blythes Tower Kinglassie
A square tower built in 1812 it was used by a linen merchant to view ships as they entered the River Forth and later used as a look-out tower by the Home Guard during World War Two.
Blythes Tower Kinglassie Grazing land at Redwells Hill with the Blythe Tower in the background.
Blythes Tower Kinglassie
Grazing land at Redwells Hill with the Blythe Tower in the background.
Westfield Opencast Westfield opencast viewed from Redwells Hill looking west, this opencast at one time had the distinction of being the deepest man made hole in Europe now it's filled with water and no one seems to know what to do with it.
Westfield Opencast
Westfield opencast viewed from Redwells Hill looking west, this opencast at one time had the distinction of being the deepest man made hole in Europe now it's filled with water and no one seems to know what to do with it.
Redwells Hill Kinglassie Grazing land at Redwells Hill viewed looking west towards Westfield with Benarty Hill in the background.
Redwells Hill Kinglassie
Grazing land at Redwells Hill viewed looking west towards Westfield with Benarty Hill in the background.
Finmont Farm Kinglassie Viewed from the Whitehill looking down onto Finmont Farm.
Finmont Farm Kinglassie
Viewed from the Whitehill looking down onto Finmont Farm.
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West Plantation is located at Grid Ref: NO2200 (Lat: 56.193463, Lng: -3.2487707)

Unitary Authority: Fife

Police Authority: Fife

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