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Woodland biodiversity

Conserving and enhancing the biodiversity of forest ecosystems.

Woodland biodiversity is a valued component of sustainable forests, contributing to the ecological functioning and health of woodland ecosystems, and providing interest and delight for visitors. Our research on woodland biodiversity aims to support and inform management that conserves and enhances these qualities.

About this research, its background and objectives, and underlying policy framework

Research programmes

Publications

Publications about woodland biodiversity
Ecotype - the Biodiversity Newsletter of Woodland Ecology
Regular updates on progress in woodland biodiversity available in PDF format.

Related products and services

Alice Holt Research Forest - conduct studies with access to 50 years’ scientific data
Ecological Site Classification Decision Support System - help to select ecologically suited species to sites
Technical services - ecological, forest, soil and site surveys

Contact

For further information contact:

Chris Quine
Forest Research
Northern Research Station
Roslin
Midlothian EH25 9SY

Tel: 0131 445 2176
Fax: 0131 445 5124
Email: chris.quine@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Research into 'woodland biodiversity' within Forest Research is centred in the Ecology Division.

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What's of interest

Other research programmes

Biodiversity indicators and evaluation
Decision support systems for biodiversity
Management for habitat quality

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