A new list of 28 tree species for foresters to grow in future in Scotland marks a major step forward in helping our woodlands & forests adapt to the growing threats of climate change

https://forestrycommission-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/new-tree-species-list-aims-to-future-proof-scotlands-forests

#Forestry #Agroforestry #AgroEcology #ReforestingScotland

Reading a copy of the #ReforestingScotland journal I picked up when I was last over there, I learned about Cecil Konijnendijk's 3-30-300 rule for urban forest:

3: You can see three mature trees from where you live, work or study 🏡
30: Each neighbourhood should have thirty percent tree canopy cover 🏘
300: Everyone should be no more than three hundred metres from good quality green space 🌳

Here's an open access article applying the rule to Barcelona: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2022.114387

(Where I'm sitting right now I can't see three mature trees, but if I stand at the window and crane my neck, then I can see some.)

#UrbanForestry #Wellbeing #GreenSpace

Those in the Highlands of Scotland (visiting or resident) might like to help The Mountain Birch Project – Reforesting Scotland

This project aims to make the most of the many eyes and feet out in the Scottish hills to help us locate trees from a forgotten habitat that we want to restore in our beautiful hills. The mountain …

Video link https://youtu.be/Cpk1l0OXwec

Article https://reforestingscotland.org/portfolio/mountain-birch-project/

#Rewilding #Highlands #Scotland #Reforesting #Reseeding #ReforestingScotland