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Ecological Site Classification Survey in Dornoch Forest District
 

Young caledonian pines in Dornoch Forest DistrictTechnical Services Unit (TSU) from Newton field station carried out a complete Ecological Site Classification (ESC) survey on a 6000 ha plantation in Dornoch Forest District.

The aim of this survey was to assist Forestry Commission staff in identifying areas suitable for conversion to Continuous Cover management.

Raw data collected in the field was converted and input directly to the Forest District’s GIS database.


For further information about this project contact:

Dr. Janet Dutch
Technical Services Unit
Forest Research
Northern Research Station
Roslin
Midlothian
EH25 9SY

Tel: 0131 445 2176
Fax: 0131 445 5124
E-mail: janet.dutch@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

       


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