APPENDIX C – RESULTS FROM SITE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS C.1 SAMPLE SITE INSPECTION REPORTS AND SCORE SHEETS C.1.2 Sample Report for A82-08 C.1.3 Sample Report for A85-09 C.1.4 Sample Report for A87-13 C.1.5 Sample Report for A835-07 C.1.6 Sample Report for A9-11 C.1.7 Sample Report for A9-35a C.1.8 Sample Report for A95-08 C.2.1 Sample Score Sheets C.2 HAZARD SCORES

APPENDIX C – RESULTS FROM SITE-SPECIFIC ASSESSMENTS

by Scotland TranServ

C.1 SAMPLE SITE INSPECTION REPORTS AND SCORE SHEETS

Some of the photographs presented in this section were taken on mobile telephone cameras; the resulting images are of low quality as a consequence.

C.1.1 Sample Report for A82-17

Location:	Loch Lochy	Date:	21-06-07
Grid Reference:	NN 280960	Weather Conditions:	Sunny with occasional showers.
Route Number:	A82 -17	Observations made by:	B. Lynch , P.Egan

Desk Study

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Large catchment area visible from aerial photography, NGR location NN240880.
(+5) Historical instability from aerial photography, NGR location NN280940.
(+5) Peat and soft ground present in aerial photography on top of ridge NGR locations NN270920, NN280930.

Further investigation required:

Drive-by incorporating an inspection of historical instability, possible deforestation and forest roads.

Drive-By

Reasons for scoring:

(0) Large catchment area not deemed large enough to merit plus 5
(+5) Evidence of debris accumulation in stream (Figure 1) NGR location NN280940
(+5) Historical instability (Figure 2) NGR location NN280940
(+10) Recent instability present across the site (Figure 3,4,5) NGR locations NN280940, NN240890, NN220870
(+5) Peat and soft ground present NGR locations NN270920, NN280930.
(+5) Deforestation close to the road (Figure 6, 7) NGR location NN210850

Further investigation required:

Further investigation may be required it establish the extent of catchment area and the amount of peat / soft ground present.

Limitations/Problems encountered:

Very poor sight lines towards the site from the A82 – 17, gained permission from forestry service to drive the great glen way through Clunes forest.

Walkover Survey

Reasons for scoring:

Features/differences noted from drive-by & desk study:

Debris accumulation, flat catchment, recent instability and deforestation.

Figure C.1 – NGR location NN280940 (debris in stream).

Figure C.1

Figure C.2 – NGR location NN280940 (historical instability).

Figure C.2

Figure C.3 – NGR location NN280940 (recent instability).

Figure C.3

Figure C.4 – NGR location NN240890 (recent instability).

Figure C.4

Figure C.5 – NGR location NN220870 (recent instability).

Figure C.5

Figure C.6 – NGR location NN210850 (deforestation).

Figure C.6

Figure C.7 – NGR location NN210850 (deforestation).

Figure C.7

C.1.2 Sample Report for A82-08

Location:	Loch Ness	Date:	23/24-07-07
Grid Reference:	NH 4519	Weather Conditions:	Dry, Clear
Route Number:	A82 – 08	Observations made by:	P.Egan, B.Lynch

Desk Study

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Evidence of deforestation shown on NGR Location NH440170 (Figures C.8 and C.9)

Further investigation required:

Access to forest road to inspect deforestation and new track NGR Location NH430190.

Drive-By

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Deforestation present at NGR Location NH440170 (Figures C.8 and C.9)

Further investigation required:

Access to forest road to inspect deforestation and new track NGR Location NH430190.

Limitations/Problems encountered:

Access to Great Glen cycle route as entry is restricted. Key / permission obtained from Fort Augustus Forestry Services. Lack of adequate sightlines from the trunk road.

Walkover Survey

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Deforestation present at NH440170 NGR Location (Figures C.8 and C.9)
(+5) Debris accumulation in stream at NH430190 NGR Location (Figures C.10 and C.11)

Features/differences noted from drive-by & desk study:

New road shown on aerial photo did not seem to pose a threat to the site.
Debris accumulation in stream.

Figure C.8 – Previous Deforestation at NGR Location NH440170.

Figure C.8

Figure C.9 – Previous Deforestation present at NGR Location NH440170.

Figure C.9

Figure C.10 – Debris in stream at NGR Location NH440190.

Figure C.10

Figure C.11 – Debris in stream at NGR Location NH440190.

Figure C.11

C.1.3 Sample Report for A85-09

Location:	Glen Dochart	Date:	15/06/07
Grid Reference:	NN 5028	Weather Conditions:	Dry and sunny
Route Number:	A85 - 09	Observations made by:	B.Lynch, P.Egan

Desk Study

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Large flat catchment area – Stob Lúib and Creag Loisgte. (Figure C.12) NN480250
(+5) Evidence of historical instability. (Figures C.13 and C.14) NGR locations NN470270 NN510270
(+5) Deforestation present. (Figure C.15) NGR location NN440270
(+5) Forest road present running parallel to trunk road below – Meall Thairbh. (Figure C.16)

Further investigation required:

Drive- by incorporating an inspection of deforestation, forest roads, flat catchment area and instability.

Drive-By

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Evidence of debris in streams (Figure C.18) NGR location NN420240
(+5) Large flat catchment area – Stob Lúib and Creag Loisgte (Figure 1).
(+5) Evidence of historical instability (Figure 2, 3).
(+10) Recent instability present area of Meall Diamh (Figure C.19). NGR location NN420240
(+5) Peat and soft ground present.
(+5) Deforestation present (Figure C.15).
(+5) Forest road present running parallel to trunk road below – Meall Thairbh (Figure C.16).

Further investigation required:

Climb path by BenMore Burn to investigate instability.
Investigate forest track at the foot of Ben More.

Limitations/Problems encountered:

Access to Ben More Glen

Walkover Survey

Reasons for scoring:

(+10) Recent instability present area of Meall Diamh (Figure C.18).
(+5) Forest road present running parallel to trunk road below – Meall Thairbh (Figure C.16).

Features/differences noted from drive-by & desk study:

Figure C.12 – NGR location NN480250. Large flat catchment area – Stob Lúib and Creag Loisgte.

Figure C.12

Figure C.13 – NGR location NN470270.

Figure C.13

Figure C-14 – NGR location NN510270 (evidence of historical instability).

Figure C.14

Figure C-15 – NGR location NN440270 (deforestation).

Figure C.15

Figure C.16 – NGR location NN440270 (forest road).

Figure C.16

Figure C.17 – NGR location NN420240 (debris accumulation in stream).

Figure C.17

Figure C.18 – NGR location NN420240 (recent instability).

Figure C.18

C.1.4 Sample Report for A87-13

Location:	Glen Shiel	Date:	20/07/07
Grid Reference:	NG 9614	Weather Conditions:	Dry, Bright
Route Number:	A87-13	Observations made by:	C.Boler, N.Horsburgh

Desk Study

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Concentrated dendritic streams on aerial photography NGR location NG950150 & NG950140
(+5) Evidence of historical instability NGR locationNG954167
(+5) Deforestation in area NGR location NG940170
(+5) New forestry road around NGR location NG940170

Further investigation required:

Drive-by incorporating an inspection of deforestation and recent instability.

Drive-By

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Deforestation in area NGR location NG940170 – replanted only saplings (Figure C.19)

Further investigation required:

Inspection of debris in streams and recent instability.

Limitations/Problems encountered:

Walkover Survey

Reasons for scoring:

(+10) Evidence of recent instability (Figures C.20 and C.21)
(Zero) Evidence of accumulation of debris in streams.
(Zero) Forestry road – Unable to find as very overgrown.
(+5) Historical instability NGR location NG954 167 (Figure C.22)

Features/differences noted from drive-by & desk study:

Recent instability

Figure C.19 – Previous deforestation around NG940170, taken from NGR location NG951177 looking west.

Figure C.19

Figure C.20 – Recent instability, taken from NGR location NG951175 looking west.

Figure C.20

Figure C.21 – Recent instability (below lower outcrop in centre of picture), taken from NGR location NG962 149 looking west.

Figure C.21

Figure C.22 – Historical instability, taken from NGR location NG958 152 looking west.

Figure C.22

C.1.5 Sample Report for A835-07

Location:	Loch Glascarnoch	Date:	07/08/07
Grid Reference:	NH 3870	Weather Conditions:	Dry, Bright
Route Number:	A835-07	Observations made by:	P.Egan, B.Lynch

Desk Study

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Peat/Soft ground NGR location NH320690, NH310700
(+5) Deforestation NGR location NH340690, NH330690, NH330700, NH310700

Further investigation required:

Investigate suspected further deforestation on site.

Drive-By

Reasons for scoring:

(+5) Peat/Soft ground NGR location NH320690 (Figure C.26)
(+5) Deforestation NGR location NH340690, NH330690, NH330700, NH310700, NH310710, NH300710, NH300720, NH280720, NH280730, NH270720, NH270730 (Figures C.23 to C.25)

Further investigation required:

Climb Meallan Gharuidhe NGR location NH320700 to gain elevated views of deforestation.

Limitations/Problems encountered:

Lack of aerial photography west and north of NGR location NH310700

Walkover Survey

Reasons for scoring:

Features/differences noted from drive-by & desk study:

Note: Evidence of excavator activities at NGR location NH320700, NH320710 to rear of new mast not marked on OS mapping. Excavator left behind numerous bucket sized pits which have now become water logged.

Figure C.23 – Deforestation NGR location NH330700.

Figure C.23

Figure C.24 – Deforestation NGR location NH330690.

Figure C.24

Figure C.25 – Deforestation NGR location NH310710, NH300710, NH300720.

Figure C.25

Figure C.26 – Peat/Soft ground NGR location NH320690.

Figure C.26

C.1.6 Sample Report for A9-11

Location:	Helmsdale	Date:	30-31/7/07
Grid Reference:	ND0820	Weather Conditions:	Clear
Route Number:	A9-11	Observations made by:	P.Egan, B.Lynch

Desk Study

Reasons for scoring:

(+10) Recent instability NGR location ND050200 (Figures C.27 and C.28)
( +5) Peat/Soft ground present NGR location ND030180 (Figures C.29 and C.30)
( +5) Deforestation close to road NGR location ND040170 and ND080210 (Figures C.31 and C.32)
( +5) Roads/track shown on aerial photography to second BT Antenna which does not appear on OS mapping NGR location ND030180 (Figures C.33 and C.34)

Further investigation required:

Investigate new road and peat/soft ground on Creag Thraraidh near BT antenna. Examine extend of deforestation and instability.

Drive-By

Reasons for scoring:

(+10) Recent instability NGR location ND050200
( +5) Peat/Soft ground present NGR location ND030180
( +5) Deforestation close to road NGR location ND040170 and ND080210
( +5) Roads/track to second BT Antenna
New forest roads on each side of stream NGR location ND040170 (Figures C.35 and C.36)

Further investigation required:

Gain access to BT antenna roads to examine Peat/Soft ground and new roads

Limitations/Problems encountered:

Lack of aerial photography for southern section of site (Helmsdale) NGR locations ND020150/160 ND030150/160

Walkover Survey

Reasons for scoring:

Features/differences noted from drive-by & desk study:

New forest tracks located each side of stream NGR location ND040170 (Figures C.35, C.36)

Figure C.27 – Recent instability (upper right part of slope) NGR location ND050200 taken from NGR location ND080200 facing West.

Figure C.27

Figure C.28 – Recent instability (either side of the centre of the area illustrated in the picture) NGR location ND050190 taken from NGR location ND080200 facing West.

Figure C.28

Figure C.29 – Peat/Soft ground located next to new BT antenna road facing South East NGR location ND030180.

Figure C.29

Figure C.30 – Peat/Soft ground NGR location ND030180.

Figure C.30

Figure C.31 – Deforestation located by Creagan Cosach (above break in slope) NGR location ND080210 taken from NGR location ND080200 facing North.

Figure C.31

Figure C.32 – Deforestation NGR location ND040170 taken from NGR location ND048174 facing West.

Figure C.32

Figure C.33 – New road to second BT antenna facing West NGR location ND030180.

Figure C.33

Figure C.34 – New road to second BT antenna facing South East NGR location ND030180.

Figure C.34

Figure C.35 – New road next to stream facing North NGR location ND040170.

Figure C.35

Figure C.36 – Second new road on opposite side of stream facing North West NGR location ND040170.

Figure C.36

C.1.7 Sample Report for A9-35a

Debris Flow Study

Location:	Drumochter	Date:	14/06/07
Grid Reference:	NN 6383	Weather Conditions:	Dry and sunny
Route Number:	A9 – 35a	Observations made by:	B.Lynch, P.Egan C.Boler, N.Horsburgh

Desk Study

Reasons for scoring:

(+10) Recent instability present (Figure C.37)
(+5) Roads/ tracks present to the rear of Drumochter Lodge (Figures C.38 to C.40)

Further investigation required:

Investigation of roads/ tracks behind Drumochter Lodge and evidence of instability.
Check Culverts Sizes (Figure C.42 to C.44) and accumulation of debris in streams (Figure C.41)

Drive-By

Reasons for scoring:

(+10) Evidence of recent instability (Figure C.37)
(+5) Roads/ tracks present to the rear of Drumochter Lodge. (Figures C.38 to C.40)

Further investigation required:

Investigate tracks to rear of Drumochter Lodge.

Limitations/Problems encountered:

Walkover Survey

Reasons for scoring:

(+10) Evidence of recent instability (Figure C.37)
(0) Roads/ tracks present to the rear of Drumochter Lodge as low lying roads not affecting drainage of hills. (Figures C.38 to C.40)

Features/differences noted from drive-by & desk study:

Roads/Tracks

Figure C.37 – Evidence of recent instability NGR location NN630760.

Figure C.37

Figure C.38 – Tracks present to rear of Drumochter lodge NGR location NN630790.

Figure C.38

Figure C.39 – Tracks present to rear of Drumochter Lodge NGR location NN630790.

Figure C.39

Figure C.40 – Drainage installed on tracks present behind Drumochter lodge NGR location NN630790.

Figure C.40

Figure C.41 – Possible source of debris accumulation in streams.

Figure C.41

Figure C.42 – Bridge NGR location NN630800.

Figure C.42

Figure C.43 – Old Masonry Bridge extended to form large culvert NGR location NN640730

Figure C.43

Figure C.44 – Large Culvert NGR location NN630750.

Figure C.44

C.1.8 Sample Report for A95-08

Location:	Advie	Date:	06/09/07
Grid Reference:	NJ14757 34755	Weather Conditions:	Cloudy
Route Number:	A95 – 08	Observations made by:	C.Boler N.Horsburgh

Desk Study

Reasons for scoring:

+ 5 Concentrated dentritic streams in area around NGR location NJ140330

Further investigation required:

Drive-by incorporating an inspection of forestry and hillside

Drive-By

Reasons for scoring:

(Zero) – Deforestation in Woods of Knockfrink - replanted

Further investigation required:

Limitations/Problems encountered:

Walkover Survey

Reasons for scoring:

(Zero) - Instability on Creag n Tarmachain around NGR location NJ140100. Zero scored as approximately 3km to the south-east of the road.

Irrigation stream installed alongside the track running south opposite Mains of Advie from Burn of Corie Seileach. Not shown on OS map.

Features/differences noted from drive-by & desk study:

Figure C.45 – Deforestation (replanted on hill in centre of picture), taken from NGR location NJ120335 looking south-east towards the Woods of Knockfrink.

Figure C.45