There are many benefits to choosing Scottish hardwoods
- Intrinsic qualities - natural beauty and suitability for many for many different uses
- Supporting sustainable woodland management - prevents neglect of Scottish woodlands by making them more economic to manage
- Creating value in the local economy - adds value to a local natural resource which is retained in the local economy
- Providing local employment - provides jobs in wood processing and wood working and supports jobs in forestry
- Biodiversity - encourages interest in growing and managing native broadleaved woodlands which have a very high biodiversity value
- Amenity – supports the management of woodlands that provide landscape amenity and wonderful places for walking and recreation
- Energy - reduces reliance on imports and associated energy costs
- Toxic substances - reduces reliance on alternative products that use a range of glues and plastics resulting in toxins in the environment
Dispelling the myth
Many people think that felling trees is an environmental disaster! When it comes to felling and using Scottish hardwoods this is almost always untrue. Felling trees as part of planned woodland management is essential to a healthy woodland for the following reasons:
- It makes space for young trees and so helps to regenerate and retain the vitality of the woodland
- It creates a diverse woodland structure which provides many opportunities for wildlife
- It generates income to sustain the future management of the woodland
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