How many species use Sitka spruce trees? Findings from the DiversiTree research project

A summary of findings from the DiversiTree project - 'Diversifying our woodlands to increase resilience'. Combining microbiology, ecology and social science to examine the role of tree species diversification to improve resilience in UK woods and forests - from microbes to minds. Highlights of this video include answers to the following questions: How many species use Sitka spruce? How can increasing tree species diversity of Sitka spruce dominated forests enhance their resilience? Which other tree species could be planted along side Sitka spruce to boost the biodiversity of these forests? What do forest managers think about tree species diversification? How are these findings relevant for the restoration of Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites (PAWS)? DiversiTree is a project funded by the UKRI 'Future of UK Treescapes' Programme. Collaborators and partners include: James Hutton Institute, Bangor University, University of Birmingham, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, RSPB, Woodland Trust, Forest Research and Nature Scot. DiversiTree aims to increase woodland resilience & enhance understanding of the impacts of diversifying tree species composition. #Treescapes #woods #woodland #trees #forestry #conservation #research #Sitkaspruce #Scotspine #CaledonianPinewoods #Socialscience #microbiology