The Native Woodlands of Scotland: Ecology, Conservation and Management
Topical information on ecology, conservation and management for Scottish native woodlands
This authoritative textbook provides a convenient single source of up-to-date information about the fascinating native woodland habitats of Scotland, putting these into their wider British, European and global contexts.
It draws upon professional experience of scientific research, survey and management, where the author has studied many important native woodlands in Scotland and beyond. It helps readers understand and value these irreplaceable habitats, at a time when they are required to produce a growing range of services to Scotland’s people, while facing threats from climate change, pests and diseases. Following a contextual introduction and history four chapters deal with individual Scottish native woodland types – pinewoods, oak/ birch woodlands, ash woodlands and wet woodlands, along with minor types such as juniper, hazel, aspen and elm. Three chapters deal with actions for native woodland – conservation management, woodland creation and inter-linkages with plantations. A shorter chapter looks to the future, followed by a comprehensive gazetteer of native woodland sites to visit.
Whether a student, a private woodland owner, a professional forester or interested in woodlands as a rambler or amateur naturalist, this attractive book provides the information you need in one convenient volume.
Key Features:

Covers all major aspects of relevance to Scottish native woodland ecology, conservation and management within a single convenient volumePitched at a technical level to attract those relatively new to the subjectContains illustrated examples of the author’s extensive record of woodland study within Scotland and beyondTimely publication when interest in native woodlands has never been stronger

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The Native Woodlands of Scotland: Ecology, Conservation and Management
Topical information on ecology, conservation and management for Scottish native woodlands
This authoritative textbook provides a convenient single source of up-to-date information about the fascinating native woodland habitats of Scotland, putting these into their wider British, European and global contexts.
It draws upon professional experience of scientific research, survey and management, where the author has studied many important native woodlands in Scotland and beyond. It helps readers understand and value these irreplaceable habitats, at a time when they are required to produce a growing range of services to Scotland’s people, while facing threats from climate change, pests and diseases. Following a contextual introduction and history four chapters deal with individual Scottish native woodland types – pinewoods, oak/ birch woodlands, ash woodlands and wet woodlands, along with minor types such as juniper, hazel, aspen and elm. Three chapters deal with actions for native woodland – conservation management, woodland creation and inter-linkages with plantations. A shorter chapter looks to the future, followed by a comprehensive gazetteer of native woodland sites to visit.
Whether a student, a private woodland owner, a professional forester or interested in woodlands as a rambler or amateur naturalist, this attractive book provides the information you need in one convenient volume.
Key Features:

Covers all major aspects of relevance to Scottish native woodland ecology, conservation and management within a single convenient volumePitched at a technical level to attract those relatively new to the subjectContains illustrated examples of the author’s extensive record of woodland study within Scotland and beyondTimely publication when interest in native woodlands has never been stronger

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The Native Woodlands of Scotland: Ecology, Conservation and Management

The Native Woodlands of Scotland: Ecology, Conservation and Management

by Scott Wilson
The Native Woodlands of Scotland: Ecology, Conservation and Management

The Native Woodlands of Scotland: Ecology, Conservation and Management

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Topical information on ecology, conservation and management for Scottish native woodlands
This authoritative textbook provides a convenient single source of up-to-date information about the fascinating native woodland habitats of Scotland, putting these into their wider British, European and global contexts.
It draws upon professional experience of scientific research, survey and management, where the author has studied many important native woodlands in Scotland and beyond. It helps readers understand and value these irreplaceable habitats, at a time when they are required to produce a growing range of services to Scotland’s people, while facing threats from climate change, pests and diseases. Following a contextual introduction and history four chapters deal with individual Scottish native woodland types – pinewoods, oak/ birch woodlands, ash woodlands and wet woodlands, along with minor types such as juniper, hazel, aspen and elm. Three chapters deal with actions for native woodland – conservation management, woodland creation and inter-linkages with plantations. A shorter chapter looks to the future, followed by a comprehensive gazetteer of native woodland sites to visit.
Whether a student, a private woodland owner, a professional forester or interested in woodlands as a rambler or amateur naturalist, this attractive book provides the information you need in one convenient volume.
Key Features:

Covers all major aspects of relevance to Scottish native woodland ecology, conservation and management within a single convenient volumePitched at a technical level to attract those relatively new to the subjectContains illustrated examples of the author’s extensive record of woodland study within Scotland and beyondTimely publication when interest in native woodlands has never been stronger


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780748692859
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Publication date: 04/26/2015
Pages: 288
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Scott Wilson is a Consultant Forester and Forest Ecologist based in Aberdeen. He has practised as a self-employed forestry and ecological consultant since 1998, holding the professional status of Chartered Forester since 2001. He is a regular contributor to forestry journals and publications.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; List of illustrations; Abbreviations and acronyms; ForewordIntroduction Chapter 1. International contextChapter 2. Ecological contextChapter 3. Historical developmentChapter 4. Pinewoods and montane scrubChapter 5. Oak and birch woodlandsChapter 6. Ash, elm and hazel WoodlandsChapter 7. Wet woodlandsChapter 8. Conservation of native woodlandsChapter 9. Expansion of native woodlandsChapter 10. Relationship with plantationsChapter 11. The future of native woodlandsChapter 12. Visiting native woodlandsBibliography; Index

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