Filtered publications and research

Evaluation of robust climate change adaptation options for forest planning, management, and policy making using new approach.

We are investigating the effects of peatland restoration by deforestation on nutrient and carbon transport to the water environment.

An investigation of the sawn wood properties and production potential of sycamore and birch

An investigation into the wood properties and timber potential of naturally-regenerated Sitka spruce; whether left un-thinned or re-spaced to various stocking densities.

An investigation of the sawn wood properties and production potential of Pacific silver fir, European silver fir, grand fir, Japanese red cedar and Serbian spruce.

This project aims to develop more sustainable and resilient land and water management plans in Strathard by taking an ecosystems approach which considers the wider impacts and benefits of a range of management plans on ecosystem services, the landscape and communities living there.

Research to understand woodland-water interactions to reduce diffuse pollution and improve water quality

This project aims to monitor the effects of aerial and hand forest fertiliser applications on water quality in sensitive water catchments.

Co-operative breeding of Sitka spruce to secure planting stock and advancement of the breeding programme.

Investigate how to incorporate biodiversity into an optimal rotation length model through literature review and data re-analysis of biodiversity links with stand age.