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Trees - Forestry and Land Scotland
Conifers are cone-bearing and often have needle-like leaves. They do well in cold conditions and most are evergreen but some, like larch, are deciduous and drop their needles in winter. They are fast-growing and make up the majority of the trees we grow for timber harvesting. See more
Broadleaved trees usually have wide leaves that are lost in the autumn, although some, like holly – are evergreen. Because they grow so slowly, timber from broadleaves is known as hardwood. See more
Forestry in Scotland - Wikipedia
Throughout most of Scottish history, people have most commonly created farmland at the expense of forest. Furthermore, variations in the Holocene climate have led to significant changes in the ranges of many species. This makes it complex to estimate the likely extent of natural forest cover. Prior to human intervention it is likely that Scotland's woodlands consisted chiefly of Scots pine and birch in the north and east, with Atlantic oakwoods in the warmer and wetter areas to the …
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Scotland's native trees, plants and animals | Trees for …
Meet the residents of the Caledonian Forest. Fact and folklore pages on trees, plants, animals and more.
Deforestation in Scotland - Trees for Life
Such large-scale, long-term ecological destruction has transformed the Scottish Highlands. Today only around 1% of our native pinewoods remain, while many other habitats have been degraded or lost. The besieged remnants are in a …
Trees discovered at record-breaking altitudes highlight why we …
Aug 23, 2023 · Native trees have been found at new heights in the Scottish Highlands, demonstrating how mountain woodland could recover from deforestation – benefiting humans, …
Scottish Forestry - What are Scotland's native woodlands
Scotland's most common native trees and shrubs include Scots pine, birch (downy and silver), alder, oak (pedunculate and sessile), ash, hazel, willow (various species), rowan, aspen, wych …
Rewilding Scotland: why it's needed and who's doing it
In the heart of the Scottish Highlands is the site of Trees for Life’s flagship rewilding project. Once hunting grounds for royalty, it is now being restored to a wild native forest by tree planting and natural regeneration.
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) - British Trees
Towering in the glen, the Scots pine is a truly stunning tree. It is one of only three native conifers, and our only native pine. It’s the perfect home for iconic Scottish wildlife, such as the red squirrel, capercaillie, Scottish crossbill and the …
Recording Scotland's extreme high-altitude trees
Jul 6, 2022 · Scotland's hilltops were once a landscape full of woodlands but tree cover disappeared over thousands of years due to human activity. Now researcher Sarah Watts is among those collecting...
A world-first in the Scottish Highlands - BBC
2 million trees replanted across the Scottish Highlands to date. More than 4,000 species now recorded on Dundreggan Estate. Golden eagles nesting on the estate for the first time since the 1980s....
Trees for Life (Scotland) - Wikipedia
Trees for Life is a registered charity working to rewild the Scottish Highlands. The Caledonian Forest once covered a large area of the Highlands of Scotland as extensive stands of majestic …
Flora of Scotland - Wikipedia
There are a variety of important trees species and specimens; a Grand Fir in Argyll is the tallest tree in the United Kingdom and the Fortingall Yew may be the oldest tree in Europe. The Arran …
Trees for Life | Rewilding the Scottish Highlands
Trees for Life stands at the forefront of rewilding in the Scottish Highlands. Hopeful and bold, we are committed to creating nature-rich landscapes that include and support people.
Scotland’s ‘Great Wood’: Was the legendary forest real?
Jun 15, 2022 · Native to the similarly damp climate of the coastal Northwest of the United States, this exceptionally well-adapted tree was introduced en masse to grow a national timber …
Plant Life in the Scottish Highlands - The Shrubs and Trees of the ...
In the southern Highlands and in sheltered places in the western Highlands, the oak is the most important tree. Elsewhere in the eastern and central regions, as well as the far north, woods …
Reforesting Scotland - mossy.earth
Historically, much of the Scottish Highlands were covered in a forest of majestic Scots pine and colourful broadleaf trees, home to a diversity of plants and animals. Today, the landscape is …
Trees You Can See In Scotland | VisitScotland
The oldest tree in Scotland is the Fortingall Yew in Perthshire. It’s actually thought to be one of the oldest trees in Europe, estimated to be between 3,000-9,000 years old! The yew sits in an …
The Caledonian Forest | Trees for Life
Imagine a great natural forest in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Dominated by Scots pines and a beautiful selection of other trees and woodland plants, stretching from the Atlantic fringe …
History of Scotland’s woodlands - NatureScot
Jan 27, 2023 · In Scotland, ancient woodland is defined as land that is currently wooded and has been continually wooded since at least 1750. The wildlife communities, soils and structure of …
Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019–2029 - The Scottish Government
Feb 5, 2019 · Scotland’s forests consist of different woodland types and tree species, ranging from the highly productive forests of the Galloway and Tay Forest Parks to traditional mixed …
The ultimate guide to Scotland - RACV
15 hours ago · The Scottish Highlands region is characterised by vast, open moorlands, dramatic mountain ranges and picturesque lochs. On the eastern side, begin with a visit to Clootie Well …
Scottish village to house one of UK’s biggest battery units to store ...
1 day ago · Planning approval has been granted for an Angus battery storage scheme that will be one of the largest of its kind in the UK. Renewable energy specialist Apatura said it had …
Native tree planting in Scotland - Trees for Life
Native tree planting. You may think that planting a tree is easy – you just stick it in the ground, give it some water and hey presto! That may work in domestic gardens, but up here in the …
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