Natural Regeneration of Pinus sylvestris
BSc Dissertation (Geography)
Jillian Gardner
University of Aberdeen
(University of London)
September 2008
 Natural regeneration of Scots pines and birches inside the Coille Ruigh na Cuileige exclosure in Glen Affric. |
Conclusion
The present study strived to answer the following aims:
1. To assess the natural regeneration of Scots pine in the Coille Ruigh na Cuileige exclosure since the erection of the deer fence in 1990 and the exclusion of herbivores.
2. To identify which biotic and abiotic factors (including altitude, topography, aspect, soil properties, and tree species abundance) are related to the regeneration of Scots pine, hence establishing the suitability of Coille Ruigh for successful natural regeneration.
3. To explore the role of soil for the success of natural regeneration.
From the evidence presented in the results chapter, and taking into consideration the topics covered in the discussion chapter, the three main conclusions derived from this study are:
1. The exclusion of deer had a positive impact on natural regeneration of Scots pine within the exclosure.
2. The distance of a plot to a mature stand of a viable seed source has determined the pattern of natural regeneration within the exclosure.
3. Soil in terms of providing a suitable seed bed plays an important role in Scots pine establishment with soil moisture
content being the property in this specific study that is related most strongly to the natural regeneration of Scots pine.
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- Coille Ruigh Survey Caledonia Wild! Spring 2002
- Botanical survey of Coille Ruigh na Cuileige Caledonia Wild! Summer 2001
- Plant species list for Coille Ruigh in Glen Affric
- Ten years of regeneration at Coille Ruigh Caledonia Wild! Summer 2000
- Natural regeneration of Pinus sylvestris - results of a research project in 2008
- The Effects of Fencing on Natural Regeneration of Native Pinewood after Six Years in Coille Ruigh na Cuileige, Glen Affric
- A Survey of the Regeneration within a Native Pinewood, Coille Ruigh na Cuileige, with Particular Reference to Ground Vegetation
- Composition of Regenerating Woodland in Coille Ruigh, Autumn 2001
- Progress of the Champion Pine at Coille Ruigh
- Regrowth amidst snags at Coille Ruigh
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