Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native ...

Explore how the extensive planting of Sitka spruce trees in the UK affects biodiversity, with fewer species supported compared to native woodlands. Learn about the study advocating for mixed-species ...

Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but research suggests these plantations provide much less habitat for wildlife than native forests

When we walk through one of the public forests across the British countryside, we may picture a familiar woodland scene. We ...