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13 May 2026
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Community Invited to Share Views on Glenhead Woodland Creation Proposals
13 May 2026
Catchment resilience
Woodland creation and peatland restoration help to improve the resilience of the water catchment against the impacts of climate change.
Scottish Water is inviting communities around Backwater Reservoir to find out more about woodland creation proposals for the area aimed at improving the resilience of the water catchment.
The publicly-owned utility is holding an information event at Kilry Village Hall in Angus, on Thursday 28 May, to inform residents about plans to create new native woodland in the hills above the reservoir.
The Glenhead Water Woods project forms part of a long‑term plan to protect drinking water supplies for around 90,000 people in Angus using nature-based solutions.
Alongside peatland restoration, of which over 300 hectares have already been delivered in the Backwater catchment, woodland creation will help to improve reservoir water quality and to stabilise water flow by slowing down and storing water in the landscape.
It also helps improve biodiversity in the area and act as a natural carbon store.
Senior Project Manager at Scottish Water, Karlene Doherty, said: “We are looking forward to sharing information about our woodland creation plans for the area with the local community.
“Members of our project team and delivery partner Bell Ingram will be on hand to speak to those attending this information event, answer any questions they might have about the proposals and help talk through any concerns or feedback.
“These proposals are still at an early stage and we are keen to work with the community as we develop them further.”
She added: “Catchment scale woodland creation and peatland restoration projects such as this are key in helping us protect the quality of our water resources against the increasing impacts of climate change.”
The information event will take place at Kilry Village Hall, Kilry, PH11 8HS, on Thursday 28 May from 4pm to 7pm.
The publicly-owned utility is holding an information event at Kilry Village Hall in Angus, on Thursday 28 May, to inform residents about plans to create new native woodland in the hills above the reservoir.
The Glenhead Water Woods project forms part of a long‑term plan to protect drinking water supplies for around 90,000 people in Angus using nature-based solutions.
Alongside peatland restoration, of which over 300 hectares have already been delivered in the Backwater catchment, woodland creation will help to improve reservoir water quality and to stabilise water flow by slowing down and storing water in the landscape.
It also helps improve biodiversity in the area and act as a natural carbon store.
Senior Project Manager at Scottish Water, Karlene Doherty, said: “We are looking forward to sharing information about our woodland creation plans for the area with the local community.
“Members of our project team and delivery partner Bell Ingram will be on hand to speak to those attending this information event, answer any questions they might have about the proposals and help talk through any concerns or feedback.
“These proposals are still at an early stage and we are keen to work with the community as we develop them further.”
She added: “Catchment scale woodland creation and peatland restoration projects such as this are key in helping us protect the quality of our water resources against the increasing impacts of climate change.”
The information event will take place at Kilry Village Hall, Kilry, PH11 8HS, on Thursday 28 May from 4pm to 7pm.
