Upper Deeside
DCS received Expressions of Concern about the condition of habitats in Upper Deeside in September 2003. Concern was expressed about a lack of woodland regeneration, the condition of some woodlands that might impact on threatened species such as capercaillie, and grazing pressures which were reducing shrub cover in favour of grasses. This area became a Site for Assessment in January 2004. DCS, SNH, FCS and affected estates are working to establish an appropriate monitoring
regime for this site
Agencies aim to carry out assessments of pinewood condition in August/ September 2006. These will include assessments of stand structure and age and an assessment of browsing on seedlings. It is hoped to carry out blaeberry monitoring by summer 2007.
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