Summary
Guidance is included relating to species and wood characteristics, uses and markets, the relative profitability of growing birch and also the potential for future utilisation of birch as a productive timber species.
Also included is a summary of known best practice relating to site and silvicultural characteristics, with particular regard to spacing and thinning recommendations. Regular and heavy thinning to hasten the onset of full and permanent crown release is crucial to producing higher quality timber.
