Forest management and freshwater pearl mussels

摘要

Most of the world's remaining globally threatened freshwater pearl mussel populations occur in northern European rivers and streams in partially or wholly forested catchments. As a consequence, sustainable forest management in this area has a pivotal role to play in conserving this species and its aquatic habitat. Using recent experiences from the north of Scotland, we report on how targeted practical forest management has been developed and implemented to aid the protection and recovery of this keystone species.