Natural Regeneration of Broadleaved Trees in Britain: I. Historical Aspects

Abstract

Historical aspects of the use of natural regeneration and planting for restocking British broadleaved forests are briefly described. Study of the literature suggests that failure of natural regeneration to achieve widespread use has been due, in part, to the evolution of reliable silvicultural methods based on planting which are simpler, more cost effective and more appropriate in woodlands managed for many uses.