Natural Regeneration

A few shots of naturally regenerated seedlings getting going in a woodland clearing. These shots are taken of young trees taking advantage of the light created by felling a beech tree. You can see the tree at http://scottishnativewoods.blogspot.com/2009/02/clearing-beech-tree-from-old-track.html
This oak has had a good year, putting on 8 inches of growth in its third year of life.

These two oaks are growing on the sawdust created by clearing the beech tree. The sawdust is keeping other competitive vegetation at bay, so the oaks should get a good head start

Finally a hazel, which has also put on about 8 inches in its 3rd year.