An Approach to Prioritising Control of Rhododendron in Scotland

Summary

The presence of rhododendron is a major cause of designated native woodlands being classified as in unfavourable condition. Therefore the underlying principle of this approach is to target control in designated habitats, using synchronised action at a landscape scale co-ordinated across multiple land holdings. To maximise value for money Scottish Government funds should be targeted towards priority habitats, where control focuses on entire populations of rhododendron, and where best practice control measures are used.