During 2008, 2,500 tonnes of softwood timber was extracted from the site, mostly as thinnings from the 1982 planted compartments. This timber found its way to the local saw and pulp mills at Workington and biofuel powerstation at Lockerbie. The timber was extracted using the owned 1070 Timber Jack harvester and Valmet Forwarder.
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2008 has seen new areas of hardwood planted to add to the well established wildlife havens of containing sessile oak, rowan and silver birch.
The Silver Birch is a graceful tree that stands out in winter with its white trunk and branches. Grows quickly when young and can reach 30m. Fairly short-lived species at about 70–100 years.
Native throughout UK, preferring lighter soils and shallow peats. Common on dry heaths and open woodland.
Pioneer species often first to colonise recently cleared areas. This is helped by its light seeds that are widely distributed by the wind.
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