PAWS

PAWS, or "Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites" are a priority for Scottish Native Woods. Around 30% of our native woodlands were planted up with North American conifers at a time when Britain's forestry was driven by strategic requirements. Now that we have a better understanding of the value of native woodland, many of these PAWS are being restored. Here's a solitary oak tree that is just surviving in among the conifers. I came across it while discussing PAWS restoration on a tour with partners from the Woodland Trust and the Forestry Commission.