According to the Norwegian Environment Agency, planting with common spruce, or Sitka spruce or Lutz spruce (coastal areas), is the first choice where secure establishment and the greatest possible timber production are prioritized. Various deciduous tree species may also be appropriate, especially in climatically favorable areas.
Birch forests, other deciduous forests and pine forests will not be able to achieve the same carbon storage as spruce, where it is relevant to establish climate forests. Suitable locations can provide high carbon yields for pine. However, the pine tree produces timber with coarse knots, which limits the areas of application for further processing.
Sitka spruce is more robust to salt and sea spray than other tree species. Many areas along the coast are affected by salt and sea spray, so Sitka spruce may be more relevant than other tree species for optimal wood production and carbon storage. Sitka spruce also grows somewhat faster than Norway spruce.
Read more in the report from The Environment Agency.
