AN ONLINE tool that helps land managers get the right tree in the right place has been upgraded to include key productive broadleaved species as well as conifers.
The move means that forest managers and land owners can now make even better use of this IT-based ready-reckoner to optimise their forestry investment.
The Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) has funded the £30,000 upgrade, being carried out by Forest Research, to the Establishment and Management Information System. FCS funding reflects that most hardwood is grown on private sector land, but Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) is looking to play an increasing role in that market.