Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway

Selcoth Burn

Selcoth Burn

Selcoth Burn is a 49ha woodland in the Scottish Borders made up of three enclosures combining productive broadleaves, conifers and low-density native woodland. It is an excellent option for corporate social responsibility (CSR) or personal carbon footprint investments, and long-term net zero goals.

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Project highlights

About the woodland

Selcoth Burn aims to restore native woodland in Selcoth Glen by enhancing habitats for rare plants and species like black grouse and golden eagles. The project connects and expands ancient woodland remnants, improving biodiversity, water quality, and flood prevention. It employs three forest management approaches: Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) for productive broadleaves in visible areas, clearfell and restock for less visible conifers mixed with Silver Birch, and the retention of low-density native broadleaves to support both biodiversity and timber production.

Project stats

  • Trees planted: 106,725 trees planted 
  • TCO2 sequestration (expected over lifetime): 13,971
  • Planted: Spring 2021

Credit Type

Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) - carbon neutrality and net zero claims cannot be made until these credits convert to verified Woodland (WCUs). 

White Woodland Carbon Code logo with tree and leaf design, symbolising standards for woodland carbon sequestration and management.

Additional Benefits

Aerial view of woodland creation project improving water quality, showcasing natural vegetation and a meandering stream in a restoring landscape.

Improved water quality

Trees can intercept runoff from other land uses that could be potentially harmful to the river system such as fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, animal waste and silt.
Close-up of pink flowers, creating habitat for biodiversity.

Biodiversity uplift

These projects will increase the amount, and variety, of flora and fauna species in the area.
Peatland restoration project showcasing healthy wetlands, vital for flood mitigation, biodiversity enhancement, and carbon sequestration.

Flood mitigation

By intercepting, slowing, and/or absorbing surface and groundwater, trees help to prevent soil erosion. Healthy peat is believed to have greater soil water storage capacity, slowing the release of stored water.
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Technology, mechanism and certifications

This woodland is Woodland Carbon Code certified, a quality assurance standard backed by the UK government.

Reduction type

Removal

Project duration

This woodland’s crediting period is 65 years. Please refer to the Woodland Carbon Code’s website for more details on risk management and permanence criteria.

SDGs

Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action, icon Sustainable Development Goal 15, Life on Land, icon

FAQs

How much should I contribute?

The amount you invest is up to you. It can be as little as supporting one tree, or an entire peatland! 

Businesses should aim for an accurate baseline of emissions (this allows targets to be set, and progress measured). However, we recognise this can be a data-heavy and often complex process. Therefore, for individuals and smaller businesses, we provide some guidance on what your approximate footprint might be, so you can start supporting nature as you work up to baselining.

Using nature-based investments to allow BAU (or life as usual) is not our recommended approach. Behaviour change and decarbonisation are essential too.

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