Of the total planted area of conifers
shown in the chart above, 76% occurs in Scotland, with the remaining 24% divided fairly
equally between England and Wales. The chart shows that Sitka Spruce is by far the most
frequently planted conifer. The only native species of conifer of any importance in
forestry is Scots Pine. This tends to be planted most widely in areas of Scotland (62% of
the charted area for Scots Pine). In this region of Britain, it is hardier than imported
species and better adapted to the local environmental conditions. The bulk of Scots Pine
planting is in the Caledonian Forest where there is a programme to recreate the original
forest, using trees of local provenance.
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