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Storm Dave brings disruptive and potentially damaging winds across Scotland, with the MET office issuing yellow and amber warnings through Saturday into Easter Sunday morning and across the weekend.  Peak gusts of 50-60 mph will be possible fairly widely, with 60-70 mph in more exposed areas. There is a slight chance of even stronger gusts of 80-90 mph in such exposed areas for a time. Please take care. and refer to our guidance on preparing for storms. We recommend woodland managers and owners read the Scottish Windblow Contingency Plan, while guidance is also available on managing storm damaged trees.

An Overview of the Science Underpinning Forestry on Peatland Habitats

Last updated :28 Oct 2024

Topic: Manage forests

This note provides a brief summary of the key scientific findings underpinning the supplementary guidance, and highlights the remaining scientific uncertainties.

Summary

Two primary sources have been drawn upon to provide this summary:

  • Forest Research (2010): Understanding the greenhouse gas implications of forestry on peat soils in Scotland
  • Morison J.I.L. (2013): Afforested Peatland Restoration. ClimateXChange policy brief

An Overview of the Science Underpinning Forestry on Peatland Habitats

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