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Paper regarding tree and forest growth in Scotland. The author writes about the decreased growth of fir and oak trees in the Highlands due to burning and cattle and deer grazing.

Subject: Botany

Reference number
CLP/10iii/37
Earliest possible date
1680s
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
4 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, 'Some observes relating to the the growth of woods in Scotland' by unknown author, 1680s, CLP/10iii/37, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_10iii_37/paper-some-observes-relating-to-the-the-growth-of-woods-in-scotland-by-unknown-author, accessed on 15 February 2026

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    Dates: 1592 - 1741

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