Corrour woodland – Loch Treig
Corrour is a Scottish highland estate, near Fort William. Management of the woodland at Loch Treig is part of a 100-year partnership with Corrour which commenced in 2024.
- Location: Loch Treig, Lochaber, Scotland
- Area: 251ha gross* of mixed native deciduous species
- Establishment date: February 2020
- Map: Google Maps, ///firework.sounding.royal
- Suitable for research and teaching
Planting
Approximately two thirds of this woodland is being established by natural regeneration, from seed sources on site. There has been some additional planting to ensure establishment.
The final list of species will vary as part of natural regeneration, but include:
- Rowan
- Birch
- Goat, grey and other willows
- Alder
- Hawthorn
- Hazel
- Bird cherry
- Holly
- Scots pine
- Aspen
- Sessile oak
Establishing woodland in this way can create more naturalistic landscapes and species mixes than creation through planting alone.
This woodland is expected to create diverse habitats for a range of native wildlife, in addition to improve the linkage between remnant areas of mature native woodland to improve habitat networks. It also contributes to the health of freshwater habitats running through and below the project area.
Research and Teaching
Use of the peatland for research and teaching is supported through the University’s partnership with Corrour.
Additional Information
The carbon impact of this project is measured against the Woodland Carbon Code and is public on the UK Land Carbon Register: mer.markit.com: 104000000026941
The areas claimed in the carbon project may be smaller than the total woodland area created.
Carbon emitted in the operations to establish the woodland are deducted from the carbon yield of the project.
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