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This publication provides estimates of sales of improved nursery stock by nurseries in Great Britain each planting year (October to September). The data cover sales of Sitka spruce and Scots pine to public and private sector clients in Scotland. Sales of these species in Great Britain are also reported.
The data in this release have been obtained from a voluntary survey of nursery businesses in Great Britain, run on behalf of Scottish Forestry, to monitor the level of improved nursery stock.
“Improved nursery stock” refers to genetically improved Sitka spruce and Scots pine stock raised from seed of seed orchard origin and by vegetative propagation of parent material derived from controlled crosses. These trees are predicted to grow faster and produce better timber than unimproved stock.
Coverage: Great Britain
Geographical breakdown: Scotland
Statistician: Daniel Braby
Enquiries: Francisco Gonzalez
Tel: 0300 067 5238
Next update: 16 October 2025
Pre-release access:
Information on pre-release access to our official statistics can be found on the pre-release access pages, including lists of the individuals who are given pre-release access to specific publications.
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