Chris Barker wrote:
> Thanks for jumping in, Brian. Although I respect your opinion as an
> expert in this field (ho, ho), but I thought that Scotland was forested
> with mainly deciduous trees in the distant past, and that Scots Pines were
> a relatively modern introduction to the region.
>
> I'll need to go and do some research: for instance, what types of tree
> covered the region before the clearances, and how long before?
>
> Chris
Hi all, Please read through this article ..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scots_pine
I'm pleased to note that my memory wasn't far off the mark.
I had wondered about the influence of bog formation - most pines will not
tolerate bog at all
well, but wasn't sure enough of my remembered facts to mention it.
It's a longish article but worth reading through - was for me anyway.
Brian Swale
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