WOODLAND BY NUMBERS

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Woodland covers 13% of the UK: 10% of England, 15% of Wales, 19% of Scotland and 9% of Northern Ireland. ■

In Europe, only Ireland has less, at 11%. Most other European countries range between 32-40%. ■

Ancient woodland makes up 25% of UK woodland but holds 36% (77 million tons) of carbon. ■

Forestry contributes £954 million to Scotland’s economy every year:

£771 million from forestry and timber processing, £183 million from forest recreation and tourism.