Native pinewoods in Scotland: perspectives on policy and management

Abstract

Achievements in pinewood management over recent decades are reviewed, focusing particularly on attainment of UK Biodiversity Action Plan targets and the delivery of Scottish Forestry Strategy and Scottish Biodiversity Strategy objectives. Future challenges for the management of native pinewoods are outlined which include the need for effective landscape-scale planning, deer management, habitat restoration and enhancement and monitoring. The contribution that pinewoods can make to rural development and economic prosperity is also highlighted and discussed.