Though intrinsically linked with the story of the “lost” great wood, as a species the Scots pine is remarkably adaptable and opportunistic. Pinus sylvestris is the Scottish tree’s species ...

The wood of the Scots Pine is widely used in building and is known as 'deal'. The wood of spruce trees is also known as deal so to avoid confusion the better quality wood of the Scots Pine is ...

Gannon’s Wood, a strip of mixed woodland in the grounds ... In the middle of the woods is a majestic Scots pine, erect like a soldier, with its verdant crown reaching for the sun.

It has the potential to be a utilised effectively to manufacture added value engineered wood products. Although its relatively higher resin content makes Scots pine less desirable for pulping than ...

Scots pine is the most common host ... removed from the site or burned when possible to break the disease cycle. Wood should not be saved for firewood, as it will serve as a breeding ground ...