Strengthening Scotland’s forests more to be more resilient
An important new measure for strengthening Scotland’s forests which comes into force on the 1st October will help boost the resilience of forests and woodlands.
From that date onwards, the maximum of any one tree species will be limited to 65% in all new and existing woodlands across the country, with the rest made from a mixture of trees.
With this new move coming into play, Scotland will see a greater range of tree species being grown. This will make forests and woodlands more resilient to the effects of climate change and the growing number of pests and diseases.
The new measure is part of the revised UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) which provides best practice guidelines for all landowners, foresters and woodland owners to follow.
Speaking during Scottish Climate Week, Dr Helen McKay, Chief Forester for Scotland said:
“Although global and regional climate models predictions are improving, there are still big uncertainties about the weather that any given area of woodland will experience.
“The changing climate means that past performance is no longer a guarantee of future survival, growth or economic return. Therefore, relying so heavily on a limited set of species is not sensible. Broadening the range of species should reduce the risk overall.”
Strengthening Scotland’s forests can take many different forms, including increasing the extent, connectivity and diversity and health of Scotland’s trees.
Increasing the diversity of tree species is very important as it can provide different wildlife habitats and boost biodiversity.
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