HIGHLAND BIRCHWOODS. Coille Beithe na Gàidhealtachd.
Promoting best practice in the sustainable management of forests and woodlands
Completed ProjectsNorth Sea Bio-energyAn international project aiming to increase the use of biomass for energy production Northern WoodHeatNorthern Periphery Programme funded project managed by Highland Birchwoods with partners in Scotland, Iceland and Finland. Northern WoodHeat aims to set up small and medium scale woodfuel supply chains optimising benefits to local communities. Forestry and Rural Development SchemeIncreasing the contribution of forestry to rural development Urgent Conservation Management for Scottish Capercaillie Improving the breeding success and halting the decline of populations of Scottish capercaillie Touchwood 2007Forestry Commission’s programme of events to celebrate the Highland Year of CultureCore Sites for a Forest Habitat NetworkProviding the necessary positive management for three types of woodland – Atlantic Oakwoods, Alder Floodplain Woods and Mixed Gorge Woodland.Highland Locational Premium/Forest Habitat NetworksEncouraging new native woodland planting to create links between existing forest habitat networks in Highland region.The Restoration of Atlantic OakwoodsRestoring and enhancing some of the most important areas of Atlantic Oakwood habitat in the United KingdomCaledonian Forest ProjectCreating a foundation for the long-term restoration and enhancement of this internationally important habitat for the benefit of future generations.Community Forest FacilitatorsEnabling communities to be involved in their woodlandsThe Native Woodland Demonstration Programmeshowing the economic, social and environmental benefits of managing native woodlandArgyll Forest ProjectExtensive information on the Natural Heritage attributes of the Argyll Semi-Natural Woodland ResourceMontane Scrub Restoration ProjectRaising awareness of montane scrub in ScotlandWet Woods ProjectRestoring and enhancing some of the most important areas of bog woodland and floodplain woodland in the United Kingdom.Adding Value to Low Grade TimberPromoting local value addition using low grade timber.The Millennium Guide to Scotland’s WoodlandAn GIS inventory of all woodland in Scotland.Assessment of Timber Properties of Eight Birch ProvenancesPromotion of Timber Building ProductsProduct DevelopmentAffric and Cannich Restoration ProjectAppropriate Rural HousingMicroprocessing |
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