Gatehouse Bank at Hopecarton Burn

Hopecarton Burn is former upland sheep grazing land that has been planted with a mix of predominantly broadleaf woodland.

The aim is to create a mosaic of silvicultural systems according to tree species type for sustainable timber production. Broadleaves will be under a continuous cover model where programmed thinning is applied, creating a natural, all-aged, forest; conifers will be under a fell and restock model.

Gatehouse Bank at Hopecarton Burn

Hopecarton Burn is former upland sheep grazing land that has been planted with a mix of predominantly broadleaf woodland.

The aim is to create a mosaic of silvicultural systems according to tree species type for sustainable timber production. Broadleaves will be under a continuous cover model where programmed thinning is applied, creating a natural, all-aged, forest; conifers will be under a fell and restock model.

Species Mix

Alder
Aspen
Beech
Birch
Cherry
Hawthorn
Juniper
Oak
Rowan
Willow
Norway spruce
Scots pine

Gatehouse Bank at Hopecarton Burn

6,000 trees

2.98 hectares

Spring 2020

555 tonnes CO2

Project Additional Benefits

Community

Productive

Water Quality

Wildlife