Lewis, Forestry in Glen Valtos near Miavaig

Date Added: 13 March 2013 Contributor: Norman Davidson Year of Photo: 1983 Picture No: 1711

The photograph is courtesy of the family of George Dey. George took many forestry photographs in his forestry career and many are now shown on this web site. Check under ‘Groups’ and George Dey Collection.

A dramatic slope and glen which has been planted on one side. Some of the larger trees are not in the best of health as they have turned quite brown.

Is this forest still in existence?

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Groups: Forestry Areas, George Dey Forestry Collection

3 Comments

Well, if you can call 1.125ha a forest then yes, according to Google streetview it was still there in September 2024 although its not the finest stand of conifers you'll ever see. Comment left on 11 February 2025 at 19:42 by John Burrow

I wonder what would posses anyone to think of planting trees on what looks like the riddling's of creation.? Comment left on 12 February 2025 at 13:00 by Leslie Phillip

I know this isn't social media so I will restrict my response to saying your comment caused me a laugh out loud moment. Thanks.
I could almost fancy a trip out there that glen looks so interesting. Comment left on 12 February 2025 at 20:53 by Bimbling

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