Bracken control trials to encourage tree regeneration

 

Forest Research have established a new trial aimed at determining the optimum method for bracken control to encourage tree regeneration in native woodland areas. The study demonstrates several different treatments of herbicide and ground disturbance.

The Technical Services Unit (TSU) staff at our Newton field station have been involved in the design, site selection, layout and ground preparation of the trial, which will run for 3 years. A detailed annual assessment of vegetation colonistation and tree regeneration will be carried out by some of our botanical specialists.

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