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Woodland expansion in the presence of deer: 30 years of evidence from the Cairngorms Connect landscape restoration partnership.

Published online: 04 Mar 2024

Authors: Gullett, P. R. & Leslie, C. & Mason, R. & Ratcliffe, P. & Sargent, I. & Beck, A. & Cameron, T. & Cowie, N. R. & Hetherington, D. & MacDonell, T. & Moat, T. & Moore, P. & Teuten, E. & Hancock, M. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Restoring native woodlands to areas where they have been lost is a key element for tackling the nature and climate crises. Natural regeneration offers...

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Natural tree colonisation of organo-mineral soils does not provide a net carbon capture benefit at decadal timescales.

Published online: 09 Jun 2025

Authors: Housego, N. C. & Parker, T. C. & Street, L. E. & Vanguelova, E. I. & Mitchell, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Tree cover is often increased with the aim of increasing ecosystem carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change. However, when planting trees in...

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Effect of reducing red deer Cervus elaphus density on browsing impact and growth of Scots pine Pinus sylvestris seedlings in semi-natural woodland in the Cairngorms, UK.

Published online: 12 Sep 2018

Authors: Rao, S. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Conservation Evidence

Fencing is the most commonly used management intervention to prevent damage to young woodland regeneration from deer. However, damage can also be prev...

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Radiation in the British uplands.

Published online: 01 Jan 1980

Authors: Harding, R. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

An analysis was made of recent observations of solar radiation receipt in upland areas and the longer term data on h of bright sunshine. Estimates wer...

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Interactive effects of nitrogen deposition, fire and grazing on diversity and composition of low-alpine prostrate Calluna vulgaris heathland.

Published online: 07 Feb 2007

Authors: Britton, A. J. & Fisher, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Low-alpine heathlands world-wide have high biodiversity value but are increasingly impacted by the effects of nitrogen deposition as well as fire and ...

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