Abstract

In 1991, 5.7 ha of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris scrub was removed from a heathland in southern England. Trees with diameters less than 25 cm were cut using bow saws and loppers; mature trees were left untouched. Fourteen years later, the area could still be identified by the presence of cut stumps; considerable pine regeneration (330 trees/ha) was apparent as there had been no ongoing management.

Details

Title
Pine scrub clearance by school children to restore heathland at Trigon, Dorset, England
Author
Liley, D
Pages
127-128
Publication year
2005
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Cambridge Department of Zoology
e-ISSN
1758-2067
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3153754577
Copyright
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