Forest Carbon at Hopecarton Burn

Hopecarton Burn used to be upland sheep grazing land but has now been transformed into a diverse woodland mainly consisting of broadleaf trees.

The goal is to create a patchwork of silvicultural systems according to tree species type for sustainable timber production. Broadleaves will be managed using a continuous cover approach, involving carefully planned thinning to maintain a natural and varied forest. Meanwhile, conifers will follow a fell and restock strategy.

Forest Carbon at Hopecarton Burn

Hopecarton Burn used to be upland sheep grazing land but has now been transformed into a diverse woodland mainly consisting of broadleaf trees.

The goal is to create a patchwork of silvicultural systems according to tree species type for sustainable timber production. Broadleaves will be managed using a continuous cover approach, involving carefully planned thinning to maintain a natural and varied forest. Meanwhile, conifers will follow a fell and restock strategy.

Species Mix

Alder
Aspen
Norway Spruce
Beech
Scots Pine
Birch
Hawthorn
Hazel
Juniper
Oak
Rowan
Sycamore
Willow
Other broadleaf

Forest Carbon at Hopecarton Burn

205,274 trees

101.88 hectares

Summer 2020

18,978 tonnes CO2

Project Additional Benefits

Community

Flood Mitigation

Productive

Wildlife