UK
The forests owned by UPM in the UK are located in Scotland and Wales and were established in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s as commercial, spruce dominated plantations on a 30 to 40 year production cycle. Sitka spruce dominated the first rotation. Other exotic species include Japanese larch, Norway spruce and Lodgepole pine. Native species are being introduced during regeneration to create species and structural diversity in the second rotation.
Country targets
| Key area | Targets |
| Native tree species | Maintain and enhance native broadleaves. Increase share through planting and natural regeneration. |
| Deadwood | Maintain quality of deadwood in harvesting. |
| Valuable habitats | Map all semi-natural habitats. Create guidelines to protect and enhance their biodiversity values. |
| Structure | Increase structural diversity. R evise and use ecological management plans. |
| Water resources | Maintain and enhance water resources and wetlands. Map water and wetland resources. |
| Natural Forests | Protect existing semi-natural forests. Map all semi-natural habitat. |
Biodiversity projects
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Peat bog restoration |
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Reviving Black Grouse populations |
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Breathing new life into lungwort |
Global biodiversity program
UPM has launched a global biodiversity programme for company forests.
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Case studies
UPM is carrying out many projects which aim to promote biodiversity in commercially managed forests.
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UPM Forest Life
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