Silver birch  (Betula pendula)

Species information

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Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Threats

There are currently no threats to silver birch in the UK.

Conservation

Due to its invasive nature, silver birch scrub is often the reason why conservation work is carried out on some nature reserve sites. Birch colonises open areas quickly and, when left unchecked, can reduce the conservation value of habitats such as heathland. In consequence, there are no specific projects for conserving the species.

There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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