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FC replying to Let of 20 Feb 1987 re fishings at Afforsk Pond, noted there were still leaks elsewhere despite remedial work, thus FC could not guarantee water levels and thus no lease would be issued that summer, but observation of the pond continued

Application form for permission to use electrical fishing devices, features departmental address in Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh, space for name of applicant, name of equip user, period of use, etc. with lines at foot for date and applicant signature

Permission granted to Dr Roger Owen under the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries (Protection) (Scotland) Act 1951 by Secretary of State for Scotland to use electrical fishing methods to assess pollution effects on fish populations locally

Davidson asks for permission to use such devices to aid the movement of brown trout to the Afforsk Pond which the Bailies now have a fishing licence for, following repair of the dam. He states he is a freshwater biologist & experienced in this area

Permission granted to Michael Davidson, Bailies' Clerk, under the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries (Protection) (Scotland) Act 1951 by Secretary of State for Scotland to use electrical fishing methods to move trout to Afforsk Pond and its inlet (1yr)

Sending draft of fishing lease, asking that McKay's name be on it, including clause not guaranteeing water levels or no leaks, access arranged via Lavenie Rd, or via Afforsk Farm if owner agreed, if approved, start date can be agreed.

Greyscale line map of Bennachie marked in red coloured pencil, corner labelled "Forestry Commission" and handwritten note "Present road proposals as promised, Ron Marnie" and date.

Ron writes to apologise for missing forthcoming meeting and that he will clarify FC's position regarding the Gordon District Council's proposed Management Plan when he attends the next one; complains GDC did not record his apologies before

Michael writing to Ron noting apologies recorded; inviting him and his wife to the 1987 Rally to be held on 9 Aug; thanks FC for use of picnic field, hoping arrangement can continue.

Ron replies to Michael's earlier letter accepting the invitation to attend the August Rally Day at Bennachie.