Synopsis
Professor Iain Stewart reveals how Scotland's unique landscape was shaped. Here, he uncovers the devastating impact of mankind and the climate on the nation's trees.
- Programme: Making Scotland's Landscape
- Episode: 1: Scotland's Trees
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2010
- Geography
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