The structure of ancient native pinewoods and other woodlands in the Highlands of Scotland

Summers, Ron W.; Mavor, Roddy; MacLennan, Alison; Rebecca, Graham W.

doi:10.1016/s0378-1127(98)00515-5

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“…There are two contrasting types of conifer forest in Scotland; ancient native pinewood composed mainly of Scots Pine and birch, and plantations composed of single or mixed conifer species, including non-native conifers (Summers et al 1999). The two types of woodland require different management prescriptions for Capercaillie to achieve old Scots Pine woodland with Bilberry.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The ancient native pinewoods were selectively felled and heavily browsed by deer and Sheep in the past, leading to a park-like appearance of scattered trees at many sites (Steven & Carlisle 1959). Heather dominates the field layer but Bilberry is also common (Summers et al 1999). Thus, a reduction in Sheep and deer densities might allow tree regeneration to occur, and with the increased shading of the field layer, Heather cover would decline and Bilberry increase (Parlane et al unpubl.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…(Summers et al 1999). Although Capercaillie will live in spruce forests and eat their needles (Picozzi et al 1996), Scots Pine woodland is preferred (Wilkinson et al 2002).…”

Section: Management Implications For Scottish Pinewoods To Benefit Camentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, this might be an option for commercial pine plantations. Broadleaved trees were once more common in the ancient native pinewoods of eastern Scotland but were selectively cut for firewood and charcoal or regarded as 'weeds' (Steven & Carlisle 1959, Summers et al 1999. It would seem that the introduction of broadleaved trees, particularly Aspen Populus tremula (Rolstad 1988b) and birch, might benefit Capercaillie by providing spring food (Pulliainen & Tunkkari 1991).…”

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Habitat selection and diet of the Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus in Abernethy Forest, Strathspey, Scotland

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Proctor²,

Thorton³

et al. 2004

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Section: Management Implications For Scottish Pinewoods To Benefit Camentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Management Implications For Scottish Pinewoods To Benefit Camentioning

confidence: 99%

“…(Summers et al 1999). Although Capercaillie will live in spruce forests and eat their needles (Picozzi et al 1996), Scots Pine woodland is preferred (Wilkinson et al 2002).…”

Section: Management Implications For Scottish Pinewoods To Benefit Camentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Management Implications For Scottish Pinewoods To Benefit Camentioning

confidence: 99%

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Habitat selection and diet of the Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus in Abernethy Forest, Strathspey, Scotland

Summers¹,

Proctor²,

Thorton³

et al. 2004

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“…The woodlands in the Moray faunal area, 15 which encompasses the breeding range of the Crested Tit in Scotland, 3 were stratified according to ancient native pinewoods (95 km 2 ), as defined by Peterken, 16 and other woodlands (1920 km 2 ), which were primarily conifer plantations 17 (Fig. 1).…”

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Winter population size and habitat selection of Crested TitsParus cristatusin Scotland

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Buckland³

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Influence of contrasting riparian forest cover on stream temperature dynamics in salmonid spawning and nursery streams

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In this paper, we investigated the influence of contrasting riparian forest types on upland stream temperatures and the links between thermal regime and standard indices of forest cover. Stream temperature was measured for two hydrological years at multiple sites along two tributaries of the River Dee, Scotland. Riparian cover in the upper reaches of both streams was dominated by Calluna moorland while the lower sections comprised either dense alluvial broadleaved forest (Girnock Burn) or native Scots Pine stands (Tanar). The Point‐Centered‐Quarter Method was used to quantify stem density (SD) and tree coverage (TC) as an indicator of channel shading comprising either dense alluvial broadleaved forest (Girnock Burn) or native Scots Pine stands (Tanar). The greatest reductions in maximum temperature (4 °C) and diel amplitude (6·6°C) were observed where TC and SD were greatest in areas of relatively dense broadleaved riparian cover. Analysis of the relationship between forest characteristics and temperature summary statistics revealed that SD and TC were significant predictors of mean and maximum temperatures, as well as daily temperature ranges for both rivers during the summer. The relationship between summer thermal indices and indicators of channel shading (SD or TC) was independent of forest type. However, as SD and TC were greater in the deciduous reaches of Glen Girnock than the mature Scots pine reaches of Glen Tanar, maximum reductions in stream temperature were greater in Glen Girnock. Given that maximum temperatures were strongly influenced by measures of shading, it suggested that riparian planting may offer a suitable mitigation against high temperatures under climate change. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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The structure of ancient native pinewoods and other woodlands in the Highlands of Scotland

Cited by 20 publications

References 19 publications

Habitat selection and diet of the Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus in Abernethy Forest, Strathspey, Scotland

Habitat selection and diet of the Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus in Abernethy Forest, Strathspey, Scotland

Winter population size and habitat selection of Crested TitsParus cristatusin Scotland

Influence of contrasting riparian forest cover on stream temperature dynamics in salmonid spawning and nursery streams

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