Regeneration of heather (Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull) at different ages and seasons in north-east Scotland.
Abstract
2-37 year old plots of heather on peat podzols were burned or cut either in the autumn or in the spring. Regeneration was most satisfactory from 6-10 year old heather and declined progressively with age. Regeneration was better after autumn burning than after spring burning but spring cutting was more effective than autumn cutting.