Ecological survey of the native pinewoods of Scotland 1971
In 1971, a comprehensive ecological survey of the native pinewoods of Scotland was carried out by the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology. The survey was initiated as a consequence of growing concern about the status of the pinewood resource. Since the twentieth century, this unique habitat is widely r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Earth System Science Data |
| Online Access: | http://www.earth-syst-sci-data.net/8/177/2016/essd-8-177-2016.pdf |
| Summary: | In 1971, a comprehensive ecological survey of the native pinewoods of
Scotland was carried out by the Institute of Terrestrial Ecology. The survey
was initiated as a consequence of growing concern about the status of the
pinewood resource. Since the twentieth century, this unique habitat is widely
recognised, not only by ecologists for its inherent biodiversity but also by
the general public for its cultural and amenity value. The survey, utilising
demonstrably repeatable methods, collected information on ground flora,
soils, forest structure and also general site information from the major 27
sites of the 35 sites identified as truly native pinewoods in Scotland. The
results from the survey prompted the organisation of an international
symposium in 1975, which set the conservation agenda for the old Caledonian
pinewoods. The data collected during the 1971 survey are now publicly
available via the following DOI: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10/7xb" target="_blank">doi:10/7xb</a> ("Habitat, vegetation, tree and
soil data from Native Pinewoods in Scotland, 1971"). Although the data are now
44 years old, the repeatable methods will allow for a resurvey to take place,
in order to assess changes in the vegetation, habitats and tree composition
in a statistically robust manner. |
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| ISSN: | 1866-3508 1866-3516 |