SCOTTISH RE-AFFORESTATION SCHEME

The video discusses the achievements of an individual and highlights the activities at Newton Forest Tree Nursery, which focuses on afforestation with millions of plants. It also covers the reclamation efforts at Culben, where sand encroachment is being addressed by the Forestry Commission. Techniques such as thatching and planting young Corsican pines are explained, emphasizing the importance of fire prevention and future planning for forest safety.

What is the primary focus of the Newton Forest Tree Nursery?

• To provide timber for construction

• To cultivate plants for afforestation

• To develop recreational parks

• To grow fruit trees for local markets

What challenge is the Forestry Commission addressing at Culben?

• Water scarcity

• Sand encroachment

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

How do forest workers stabilize the sand at Culben?

• By planting grass

• By using chemical binders

• By thatching with brushwood

• By building sand barriers

At what distance are the young trees planted once the sand is stabilized?

• Ten feet apart

• Seven feet apart

• Five feet apart

• Three feet apart

What is considered the greatest threat to the young forest?

• Pests

• Fire

• Flooding

• Wind damage