Cults Croft | Low-density planting to enhance biodiversity potential
This small scheme, covering just under five hectares, includes low-density planting along the edges to create habitat for black grouse and support this rare species. The landowners, young farmers practicing regenerative farming, are eager to boost the biodiversity of their land. The woodland will shelter and divide livestock fields and fence off a burn from livestock access. There are existing trees in the riparian zone including ash, hazel and sycamore. The new planting will increase habitat connectivity by linking into neighbouring woodlands.