Managing Aspen stands in the Scottish Highlands for dead-wood insects
Resource type
Journal article
Creator (person)
MacGowan, Iain
Date published
2023
Abstract
This article details the management strategies and actions employed in aspen stands in northern Scotland to ensure the continuity of the associated specialised saproxylic insect fauna. This fauna depends on the correct "under-bark" conditions and management focuses on ensuring continuity of this transient microhabitat. Although the strategies have been developed with aspen stands in mind they are relevant to other tree or woodland types where there is an important under-bark saproxylic insect community.
Journal title
Managing Aspen stands in the Scottish Highlands for dead-wood insects
Volume
20
Issue
1
Publisher
British Wildlife Publishing
ISSN
1479-9499
Rights statement
In Copyright
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