Forest Carbon | Selcoth Burn

About this project

Selcoth Burn, located in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland, covers 75.1 ha within three enclosures, combining 49.3 ha of broadleaves, conifers, and low-density native woodland planted on agricultural land formerly utilised for sheep grazing.

The project has been designed to be species and structurally diverse and is anticipated to bring significant benefits to local wildlife, benefitting iconic Scottish species such as black grouse, red squirrel and pine marten.

Habitat linkage and corridors

The project has started the return of native woodland to Selcoth Glen by connecting and expanding fragmented ancient woodland remnants.

Habitat conservation

This woodland will serve to protect several rare plant species, aquatic invertebrates and fish.

Habitat creation

The site is currently being used by juvenile golden eagles that were recently released to help re-establish a breeding population in southern Scotland.