Forest Carbon at Hopecarton Burn
Species Mix
- Alder
- Aspen
- Norway Spruce
- Beech
- Scots Pine
- Birch
- Hawthorn
- Hazel
- Juniper
- Oak
- Rowan
- Sycamore
- Willow
- Other broadleaf
Hopecarton Burn used to be upland sheep grazing land but has now been transformed into a diverse woodland mainly consisting of broadleaf trees.
The goal is to create a patchwork of silvicultural systems according to tree species type for sustainable timber production. Broadleaves will be managed using a continuous cover approach, involving carefully planned thinning to maintain a natural and varied forest. Meanwhile, conifers will follow a fell and restock strategy.