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 | Lines of Scots pines can be seen crossing the Brecks and have become a distinctive feature of the landscape.
They were once windbreak hedges planted to stop the precious topsoil blowing away and to create large enclosures. | |
| | | | The Scot's pine
Whilst Scots pine lines are recorded as early as 1668 most planting did not place until after the mid-18th century.
In many places they were managed as hedges locally known as ‘deal rows.’ Most have now grown out to become the lines of twisted pines so characteristic of the area but one example managed as a hedge can still be seen at Elveden.
Scots pine belts continue to play a part in the wind shelter of crops, livestock and for shooting as well as being fine landscape features.
Without proper management the existing belts will eventually deteriorate and disappear. Support and advice to landowners on pine line management and restoration is available from various sources – contact the Brecks Countryside Project for details.
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The twisted pines are picked out as a key feature of the Brecks area logo/ graphic identity, developed to help raise the profile of the area and create a stronger local identity.
Tourism businesses and other local organisations are encouraged to incorporate the graphic identity into relevant material - for more information click here.
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