Scatter not visible

[Kitsune]

Hey guys. I decided to play KSP a little since there was a new update. Last time I played there was significant ground scatter on Kerbin (trees, rocks etc.). Now the only thing I see are small patches of grass. No trees, no rocks. I checked the settings and the "terrain scatter option" is on with terrain details set to default and scatter density on 50%. So, where there any changes in the last update that made the scatter less visible? I just started playing again but I think I saw trees near the Kerbal Space Center last time. Just checked, and my version is 1.5.1.2335 x64.

EDIT: Just to clarify, I don't use any mods. Just version that auto-downloads from Steam.

[Chibbity]

As I understand it, the scatter is somewhat randomly generated.

Just because you saw it once in a given spot doesn't mean you'll see it in the same place the second time you visit.

[Manwith Noname]

What I find is, terrain scatter does not load when you first launch your craft. It seems to load as you enter an area though. So, when you launch, you can pretty much bet the area west of KSC has no trees or bushes but if you fly away and then back, they will appear.

Edit:...and for me it wasn't always like this but I can't say for sure when or why things stopped spawning with the launch of a craft.

Another edit:...I haven't really checked 1.5.x versions.