The Dumfries & Galloway Timber Transport Group covers the Dumfries & Galloway Council area.
The objectives of the Group are to:
- Provide a forum for discussion between timber growers, processors, hauliers and local authorities;
- Work in partnership with the Council and the Forest Industry to minimise timber transport issues in the area;
- Maintain under review the routes used within Dumfries & Galloway for the transport timber;
- Review the infrastructure implications of future timber supply;
- Apply to the Strategic Timber Transport Scheme to secure vital funding for rural roads.
Dumfries & Galloway Council do not manage the following roads:
- Trunk roads – A75, A76, A701, A77 and A751, managed by Amey (Tel: 0800 042 0188 )
- Trunk roads – A7, managed by BEAR Scotland (Customer Care Line Tel: 0800 0281414)
- Motorways – M74, managed by Autolink (Tel: 08457 966 666)
- Private roads
