BLACK STOCKARTON FOREST
BLACK STOCKARTON FOREST Nr Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway 143.62 Hectares / 354.90 Acres
John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS
BLACK STOCKARTON FOREST
Kirkcudbright 3 miles
Dumfries 26 miles Carlisle 60 miles (Distances are approximate)
Glasgow 90 miles
BLACK STOCKARTON FOREST 143.62 Hectares / 354.90 Acres
A well-located, highly productive commercial forest nearing maturity, with good infrastructure in place for transportation of timber to markets in South West Scotland and beyond. Sporting rights included.
FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE Offers Over £1,285,000 SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Patrick Porteous
LOCATION LOCATION Black Stockarton Forest is situated between Castle Douglas and Black Stockarton Forest is situated between Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright in the stewartry district of Dumfries and Galloway, Kirkcudbright in the stewartry district of Dumfries and South West Scotland. The area produces excellent timber due to Galloway, South West Scotland. The area produces excellent a favourable climate and good soil conditions; and, the property timber due to a favourable climate and good soil conditions; and, is well-located for access to an established timber market. The the property is well-located for access to an established timber surrounding landscape is a mix of farmland rolling hills market. The surrounding landscape is a mixand of farmland and overlooking the Solway Firth. The area benefits from good rolling hills overlooking the Solway Firth. The area benefits from amenities in the local towns of towns Kircudbright and Castle and Douglas. good amenities in the local of Kircudbright Castle
Douglas. The property is shown on the location and sale plans within these particulars and is can be found onlocation OS Sheet 83, The property shown on the and1:50,000 sale plansNumber within these Grid Reference NX 721 531. particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number 83, Grid Reference NX 721 531.
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04/03/2016 11:00 The access route between A2-A3 is only suitable for four-wheel The access route between A2-A3 is only suitable for four-wheel drive vehicles at present and will need to be improved prior to any drive vehicles at present and will need to be improved prior to timber extraction. any timber extraction. There is a right to take stone from land adjoining the access track There is a right to take stone from land adjoining the access track for for improvements improvements and and maintenance. maintenance. There There isis also also the the right right to to realign and widen the road where necessary between points realign and widen the road where necessary between points A1A1A2-A3. A2-A3. There There isis aa good good supply supply of of road road building building and and surfacing surfacing material available within the forest. material available within the forest. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Black BlackStockarton Stockartonisisaa good good quality, quality, productive productive commercial commercial forest, forest, growing growing atat an an average average yield yield class class of of 18. 18. Planted Planted between between 1987 1987 and and 1990 1990 with with predominantly predominantly Sitka Sitka spruce, spruce, the the forest forest offers offers an an excellent excellentopportunity opportunityto toacquire acquireaa substantial substantial reserve reserve of of timber, timber, with withfelling fellinglikely likelytotocommence commencewithin withinthe thenext next10 10years. years. AA small small proportion proportion of of the the forest forest has has been been established established with with an an intimate intimatemix mixof of Lodgepole Lodgepole pine pine amongst amongst the the final final crop crop of of Sitka Sitka spruce; spruce;optimising optimisinggrowth growth on on the the diverse diverse soil soil types types found found within within the Some additional additional drainage drainagewould wouldbebebeneficial beneficial the property. property. Some in insome somelow-lying low-lyingareas areastoto improve improve the the growth growth rates before before harvesting. harvesting. Scar ScarHill Hilllies lieswithin withinthe the forest forest and and was was planted planted in in 1962. 1962. Despite Despite storm storm damage, damage, the the mature mature crop crop will will provide provide some some good good timber timber thatcould couldbe beharvested harvestedimmediately. immediately. that
ACCESS From Dumfries, travel in a south-westerly direction along the ACCESS A75 for approximately 16 in miles. At the roundabout, turnalong off on From Dumfries, travel a south-westerly direction the toA75 the A745 and follow this through Castle Douglas to the for approximately 16 miles. At the roundabout, turnA713, off on then on A745 to theand B736. south for a further miles. At to the followTravel this through Castle Douglas2 to the A713, thethen junction, turn right onto the B727, signposted Gelston and on to the B736. Travel south for a further 2 miles. At the Kirkcudbright, continue for approximately 5 miles to reach junction, turnand right onto the B727, signposted Gelston and theKirkcudbright, access point, shown at pointfor A1approximately on the sale plan. and continue 5 miles to reach the access point, shown at point A1 on the sale plan. Follow the private road towards Stockarton Farm. Keep right at theFollow fork (A2) just before the farmStockarton and continue along the right trackat the private road towards Farm. Keep tothe thefork forest entrance, shown at point A3 on the sale plan. There (A2) just before the farm and continue along the track is to a servitude of access foratall purposes thisplan. routeThere and the forestright entrance, shown point A3 onover the sale maintenance is according to user. is a servitude right of access for all purposes over this route and maintenance is according to user.
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There is also long-established mixed broadleaves, just There also an anarea areaofof long-established mixed broadleaves, north of of thethe entrance mature just north entrancetotothe theforest, forest, consisting consisting of mature sycamore,oak oakand and beech, beech, which which creates creates aa very very attractive attractive feature feature sycamore, andwildlife wildlifehabitat. habitat. This This isis complemented complemented by by 22 ponds ponds in in close close and proximity;further furtheradding addingtotothe theproperty’s property’sdiversity. diversity. proximity; Species Sitka Spruce Mixed Broadleaves Japanese Larch Lodgepole Pine European Larch Hybrid Larch Open Ground Total
Planting Year 1900 1962 1987 1988 1989 1990 2.02 32.30 29.00 36.20 17.80 1.00 1.60 5.40 2.00 4.40 0.08 1.50 1.80 2.80 2.50 3.22 4.22 4.10 36.30 35.00 46.20 17.80
Area (Ha) 117.32 8.00 6.40 3.38 2.80 2.50 3.22 143.62
Further Further information information is is available available from from the the Selling Selling Agents Agents upon uponrequest. request.
SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights are included in the sale. The forest has SPORTING RIGHTS excellent sporting potential for Roe deer stalking and rough The sporting included therides sale.and The forest has shooting, withrights a goodarenetwork of in open a well-formed excellent sporting potential for Roe deer stalking and rough internal forest road. The 2 ponds within the forest are also shooting, with a good network of open rides and a well-formed suitable for duck flighting. internal forest road. The 2 ponds within the forest are also suitable for duck flighting. BOUNDARIES The boundaries are made up of stone dykes and stock fences. BOUNDARIES Maintenance of the boundaries will be at joint mutual expense The made up of stone dykes and stock fences. with boundaries neighboringare proprietors. Maintenance of the boundaries will be at joint mutual expense with neighboring proprietors. MINERAL RIGHTS Mineral rights are included, except as reserved by Statute or in MINERAL terms of the RIGHTS Title. Mineral rights are included, except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Title. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS existing rights and burdens with the Title. The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Title. WOODLAND GRANTS There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of obligations WOODLAND GRANTS required. For further information on current grants available There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: obligations required. For further information on current grants
available please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: • http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland • https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures
AUTHORITIES Forestry Commission Scotland South Scotland Conservancy 55/57 Moffat Road Dumfries DG1 1NP Tel: 01387 272 440
Dumfries & Galloway Council Council Headquarters English Street Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: 03033 333 000
VIEWING Viewing is possible at any time during daylight hours so long as potential purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale particulars. Please contact the Selling Agents in advance of your visit to arrange a viewing and to obtain the access gate padlock code. For your own personal safety please be aware of potential hazards within the forest when viewing.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
OFFERS If you wish to make an offer on this property or would like us to inform you of a closing date for offers, it is important that you notify us in writing of your interest. Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the Selling Agents. SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. Ref: Patrick Porteous.
TAXATION At present, all revenue from timber sales is Income and Corporation Tax free. There is no Capital Gains Tax on growing timber, although there may be a liability on the land. Under the Inheritance Tax regime, 100% Business Property Relief should be available on commercial woodlands. VAT is charged on forestry work and timber sales, although its effect is neutral if managed as a business. Government grants are received tax free with the exception of farm woodland and subsidy payments.
SELLER’S SOLICITORS Anderson Beaton Lamond, Bordeaux House, 31 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5EN; Tel: 01738 639 999. Ref: Lizzie McFadzean.
John Clegg & Co LLP, its members, employees and clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared February 2016; photographs taken July 2015) and all statements, areas, measurements, plans, maps, aspects, distances or references to condition form no part of any offer or contract and are only intended to give a fair overall description of the property for guidance. John Clegg & Co LLP will not be responsible to purchasers, who should rely on their own enquiries into all such matters and seek professional advice prior to purchase. 2. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by John Clegg & Co LLP will be binding on its clients, whether acted upon or not, unless incorporated within a written document signed by the sellers or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 3. The sellers do not make or give, and neither John Clegg & Co LLP nor its members or employees nor any joint agent have any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to the property. 4. The property (which may be subject to rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others) will be sold as per the title deeds, which may differ from these particulars. Photographs may depict only parts of the property, which may not have remained the same as when photographed. 5. Where reference is made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by John Clegg & Co LLP in good faith, but purchasers should rely on their own enquiries into those matters. 6. Prospective purchasers should be aware of the influence and effect the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 and the Wildlife and Natural Environmental (Scotland) Act 2011 along with any statutory designations, may have on the property, including rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. 7. The sellers will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer and may at any time accept an offer or withdraw the property from the market. Neither the sellers nor John Clegg & Co LLP will be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.
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2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel 0131 229 8800 Fax 0131 229 4827 email: [email protected]
Chartered Surveyors & Forestry Agents
John Clegg & Co
Sole Selling Agents
This plan is only for the guidance of intending purchasers. Although believed to be correct, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it does not form any part of any contract. Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number 100020416
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BLACK STOCKARTON FOREST NR CASTLE DOUGLAS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
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John Clegg & Co England: 01844 291 384
Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 730 735
John Clegg & Co LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Scotland (No. SO302718) whose registered office is at 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2AS
John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS
BLACK STOCKARTON FOREST
Kirkcudbright 3 miles
Dumfries 26 miles Carlisle 60 miles (Distances are approximate)
Glasgow 90 miles
BLACK STOCKARTON FOREST 143.62 Hectares / 354.90 Acres
A well-located, highly productive commercial forest nearing maturity, with good infrastructure in place for transportation of timber to markets in South West Scotland and beyond. Sporting rights included.
FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE Offers Over £1,285,000 SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel: 0131 229 8800 Fax: 0131 229 4827 Ref: Patrick Porteous
LOCATION LOCATION Black Stockarton Forest is situated between Castle Douglas and Black Stockarton Forest is situated between Castle Douglas and Kirkcudbright in the stewartry district of Dumfries and Galloway, Kirkcudbright in the stewartry district of Dumfries and South West Scotland. The area produces excellent timber due to Galloway, South West Scotland. The area produces excellent a favourable climate and good soil conditions; and, the property timber due to a favourable climate and good soil conditions; and, is well-located for access to an established timber market. The the property is well-located for access to an established timber surrounding landscape is a mix of farmland rolling hills market. The surrounding landscape is a mixand of farmland and overlooking the Solway Firth. The area benefits from good rolling hills overlooking the Solway Firth. The area benefits from amenities in the local towns of towns Kircudbright and Castle and Douglas. good amenities in the local of Kircudbright Castle
Douglas. The property is shown on the location and sale plans within these particulars and is can be found onlocation OS Sheet 83, The property shown on the and1:50,000 sale plansNumber within these Grid Reference NX 721 531. particulars and can be found on OS Sheet 1:50,000 Number 83, Grid Reference NX 721 531.
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04/03/2016 11:00 The access route between A2-A3 is only suitable for four-wheel The access route between A2-A3 is only suitable for four-wheel drive vehicles at present and will need to be improved prior to any drive vehicles at present and will need to be improved prior to timber extraction. any timber extraction. There is a right to take stone from land adjoining the access track There is a right to take stone from land adjoining the access track for for improvements improvements and and maintenance. maintenance. There There isis also also the the right right to to realign and widen the road where necessary between points realign and widen the road where necessary between points A1A1A2-A3. A2-A3. There There isis aa good good supply supply of of road road building building and and surfacing surfacing material available within the forest. material available within the forest. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Black BlackStockarton Stockartonisisaa good good quality, quality, productive productive commercial commercial forest, forest, growing growing atat an an average average yield yield class class of of 18. 18. Planted Planted between between 1987 1987 and and 1990 1990 with with predominantly predominantly Sitka Sitka spruce, spruce, the the forest forest offers offers an an excellent excellentopportunity opportunityto toacquire acquireaa substantial substantial reserve reserve of of timber, timber, with withfelling fellinglikely likelytotocommence commencewithin withinthe thenext next10 10years. years. AA small small proportion proportion of of the the forest forest has has been been established established with with an an intimate intimatemix mixof of Lodgepole Lodgepole pine pine amongst amongst the the final final crop crop of of Sitka Sitka spruce; spruce;optimising optimisinggrowth growth on on the the diverse diverse soil soil types types found found within within the Some additional additional drainage drainagewould wouldbebebeneficial beneficial the property. property. Some in insome somelow-lying low-lyingareas areastoto improve improve the the growth growth rates before before harvesting. harvesting. Scar ScarHill Hilllies lieswithin withinthe the forest forest and and was was planted planted in in 1962. 1962. Despite Despite storm storm damage, damage, the the mature mature crop crop will will provide provide some some good good timber timber thatcould couldbe beharvested harvestedimmediately. immediately. that
ACCESS From Dumfries, travel in a south-westerly direction along the ACCESS A75 for approximately 16 in miles. At the roundabout, turnalong off on From Dumfries, travel a south-westerly direction the toA75 the A745 and follow this through Castle Douglas to the for approximately 16 miles. At the roundabout, turnA713, off on then on A745 to theand B736. south for a further miles. At to the followTravel this through Castle Douglas2 to the A713, thethen junction, turn right onto the B727, signposted Gelston and on to the B736. Travel south for a further 2 miles. At the Kirkcudbright, continue for approximately 5 miles to reach junction, turnand right onto the B727, signposted Gelston and theKirkcudbright, access point, shown at pointfor A1approximately on the sale plan. and continue 5 miles to reach the access point, shown at point A1 on the sale plan. Follow the private road towards Stockarton Farm. Keep right at theFollow fork (A2) just before the farmStockarton and continue along the right trackat the private road towards Farm. Keep tothe thefork forest entrance, shown at point A3 on the sale plan. There (A2) just before the farm and continue along the track is to a servitude of access foratall purposes thisplan. routeThere and the forestright entrance, shown point A3 onover the sale maintenance is according to user. is a servitude right of access for all purposes over this route and maintenance is according to user.
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There is also long-established mixed broadleaves, just There also an anarea areaofof long-established mixed broadleaves, north of of thethe entrance mature just north entrancetotothe theforest, forest, consisting consisting of mature sycamore,oak oakand and beech, beech, which which creates creates aa very very attractive attractive feature feature sycamore, andwildlife wildlifehabitat. habitat. This This isis complemented complemented by by 22 ponds ponds in in close close and proximity;further furtheradding addingtotothe theproperty’s property’sdiversity. diversity. proximity; Species Sitka Spruce Mixed Broadleaves Japanese Larch Lodgepole Pine European Larch Hybrid Larch Open Ground Total
Planting Year 1900 1962 1987 1988 1989 1990 2.02 32.30 29.00 36.20 17.80 1.00 1.60 5.40 2.00 4.40 0.08 1.50 1.80 2.80 2.50 3.22 4.22 4.10 36.30 35.00 46.20 17.80
Area (Ha) 117.32 8.00 6.40 3.38 2.80 2.50 3.22 143.62
Further Further information information is is available available from from the the Selling Selling Agents Agents upon uponrequest. request.
SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights are included in the sale. The forest has SPORTING RIGHTS excellent sporting potential for Roe deer stalking and rough The sporting included therides sale.and The forest has shooting, withrights a goodarenetwork of in open a well-formed excellent sporting potential for Roe deer stalking and rough internal forest road. The 2 ponds within the forest are also shooting, with a good network of open rides and a well-formed suitable for duck flighting. internal forest road. The 2 ponds within the forest are also suitable for duck flighting. BOUNDARIES The boundaries are made up of stone dykes and stock fences. BOUNDARIES Maintenance of the boundaries will be at joint mutual expense The made up of stone dykes and stock fences. with boundaries neighboringare proprietors. Maintenance of the boundaries will be at joint mutual expense with neighboring proprietors. MINERAL RIGHTS Mineral rights are included, except as reserved by Statute or in MINERAL terms of the RIGHTS Title. Mineral rights are included, except as reserved by Statute or in terms of the Title. WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all WAYLEAVES & THIRD PARTY RIGHTS existing rights and burdens with the Title. The property will be sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights and burdens with the Title. WOODLAND GRANTS There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of obligations WOODLAND GRANTS required. For further information on current grants available There are no grant schemes in place and no transfer of please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: obligations required. For further information on current grants
available please visit the FCS and Scottish Government websites: • http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland • https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures http://www.forestry.gov.uk/scotland https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures
AUTHORITIES Forestry Commission Scotland South Scotland Conservancy 55/57 Moffat Road Dumfries DG1 1NP Tel: 01387 272 440
Dumfries & Galloway Council Council Headquarters English Street Dumfries DG1 2DD Tel: 03033 333 000
VIEWING Viewing is possible at any time during daylight hours so long as potential purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale particulars. Please contact the Selling Agents in advance of your visit to arrange a viewing and to obtain the access gate padlock code. For your own personal safety please be aware of potential hazards within the forest when viewing.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
OFFERS If you wish to make an offer on this property or would like us to inform you of a closing date for offers, it is important that you notify us in writing of your interest. Offers in Scottish Legal Form are to be submitted to the Selling Agents. SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co, 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2AS; Tel: 0131 229 8800; Fax: 0131 229 4827. Ref: Patrick Porteous.
TAXATION At present, all revenue from timber sales is Income and Corporation Tax free. There is no Capital Gains Tax on growing timber, although there may be a liability on the land. Under the Inheritance Tax regime, 100% Business Property Relief should be available on commercial woodlands. VAT is charged on forestry work and timber sales, although its effect is neutral if managed as a business. Government grants are received tax free with the exception of farm woodland and subsidy payments.
SELLER’S SOLICITORS Anderson Beaton Lamond, Bordeaux House, 31 Kinnoull Street, Perth, PH1 5EN; Tel: 01738 639 999. Ref: Lizzie McFadzean.
John Clegg & Co LLP, its members, employees and clients give notice that: 1. These particulars (prepared February 2016; photographs taken July 2015) and all statements, areas, measurements, plans, maps, aspects, distances or references to condition form no part of any offer or contract and are only intended to give a fair overall description of the property for guidance. John Clegg & Co LLP will not be responsible to purchasers, who should rely on their own enquiries into all such matters and seek professional advice prior to purchase. 2. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by John Clegg & Co LLP will be binding on its clients, whether acted upon or not, unless incorporated within a written document signed by the sellers or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995. 3. The sellers do not make or give, and neither John Clegg & Co LLP nor its members or employees nor any joint agent have any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to the property. 4. The property (which may be subject to rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others) will be sold as per the title deeds, which may differ from these particulars. Photographs may depict only parts of the property, which may not have remained the same as when photographed. 5. Where reference is made to grant schemes, planning permissions or potential uses, such information is given by John Clegg & Co LLP in good faith, but purchasers should rely on their own enquiries into those matters. 6. Prospective purchasers should be aware of the influence and effect the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 and the Wildlife and Natural Environmental (Scotland) Act 2011 along with any statutory designations, may have on the property, including rights of public access under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. 7. The sellers will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any, offer and may at any time accept an offer or withdraw the property from the market. Neither the sellers nor John Clegg & Co LLP will be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties.
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Lot 2 A2
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2 Rutland Square Edinburgh EH1 2AS Tel 0131 229 8800 Fax 0131 229 4827 email: [email protected]
Chartered Surveyors & Forestry Agents
John Clegg & Co
Sole Selling Agents
This plan is only for the guidance of intending purchasers. Although believed to be correct, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it does not form any part of any contract. Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of The Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Crown copyright. All rights reserved. Licence number 100020416
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BLACK STOCKARTON FOREST NR CASTLE DOUGLAS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
Lot 1
John Clegg & Co England: 01844 291 384
Scotland: 0131 229 8800
Wales: 01600 730 735
John Clegg & Co LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in Scotland (No. SO302718) whose registered office is at 2 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2AS
