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Colden Plantation

Colden is on the West of Baldwin Reservoir. It stands 1599 feet (487m) high.

It was planted between 1957 and 1961, a total of 71 hectares although 6 hectares, on the highest section of land, is classed as unpiantable. Its roading system is inadequate at present. Its two main species of tree are Sitka Spruce and Japanese Larch.



[Source:  Manx Glens – A stroll through history]

[Acknowledgement:  Suzanne Cubbon]


Geographical Information
Isle of Man
Pin Point
OS Grid Ref:  SC3583
Parish:   Braddan
Sheading:   Middle
Type:  Plantation