Trees for Life
@treesforlifeuk
Rewilding the Scottish Highlands. Hopeful and bold, we are committed to creating nature-rich landscapes that include and support people. Find us on Bluesky too
Trees for Life is rewilding the Scottish Highlands. Hopeful and bold, we are committed to creating nature-rich landscapes that include and support people. youtube.com/watch?v=rBC7lF…
A dramatic painting of Scotland's oldest wild Scots pine by artist @danllywelynhall will be unveiled at Society of Antiquaries exhibition - shining a light on the urgent need to save Scotland’s globally unique #CaledonianPinewoods. 🌲 Read the full story 👉…
#PeacockButterflies are out and about in the Highlands! 🦋 With striking eyespots on their wings, they're named after the bold markings that resemble a peacock’s tail feathers. 🦚 The colour pattern on the wings is created by pigments contained in many tiny overlapping scales,…
Alder is the most common tree found in riverwoods - also known as riparian or #wetland forests 🌳 #Riverwoods act as corridors, connecting different patches of woodland and helping wildlife move through the landscape. Explore more about alder and riverwoods 👉…
We’re identifying and #mapping important refuge areas of ancient #pine populations so they can become targets for restoration action. 🌲 #FieldSurveys often take us to remote and hard-to-reach locations, including loch islands reached by canoe 🛶 Find out more 👉…
Trees do so much more than meet the eye - they clean our air, support #wildlife, combat climate change, and boost our health and #wellbeing. 🌱 While we breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, trees do the reverse - helping to purify the air we breathe. #CleanAirDay
Get closer to nature this autumn. 🍂 Join us for an unforgettable Residential Experience at @VisitDundreggan 🌿 Experience Rewilding: 13 - 15 Sept 🌿 Wellbeing and Rewilding: 10 - 12 Oct 🌿 Gaelic Experience: 14 - 16 Oct Find out more and book today 🔗 visitdundreggan.co.uk/experiences/
Aspen: a shimmering gem of the Caledonian forest 🌳🍂 Watch to explore its cultural roots, importance for biodiversity, and how we can help secure its future. 💚 🔗 treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-fores…
#Wildlife once flourished in a mosaic of habitats across Scotland. But over time, changes in how we used the land and species we’ve lost has led to the decline of our native woodlands. Sponsor a native tree today and be part of restoring the #CaledonianForest and the life it…
#Aspen is a fast-growing pioneer of the #CaledonianForest but this beautiful native tree has become increasingly scarce. Without action, we risk losing this important tree and the wildlife that depends on it. Watch #PaintingScotlandYellow - a new short film 📽️…
Celebrate the UK’s only venomous snake this #WorldSnakeDay - the adder 🐍 #Adders are shy reptiles often seen basking in sunny woodland, moorland, and coastal dunes. They’re quick to slither away when disturbed, and feed on small mammals, lizards, amphibians and birds.
From place-names to path names, stories to songs, centuries of Gaelic culture are woven into the hills and forests of Glenmoriston. 🌲 The Gaelic word dùthchas captures it all: belonging, responsibility, and a deep-rooted connection to nature. As we restore Scotland’s wild…
“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into the water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” - Dalai Lama Every donation made, every tree grown, every hour volunteered - each action for nature creates ripples of change. 💚 #Rewilding
Volunteers from our Tree Seed Collection Project recently visited Ben Lawers NNR for their annual trip to learn more about montane tree species. Montane scrub is a rare and fragmented #habitat found in mountainous regions, where dwarfed #trees and shrubs dominate. 🌿 Learn…
Buzzing with life, meadows are a haven for wildflowers and pollinators. 🌼 At this time of year, they burst with colour, movement and sound - from fluttering wings to the hum of busy insects. 🐝 These wild spaces are vital for biodiversity and bring beauty and balance to our…
Fundraise for rewilding! 🌱 Whether you're running a race, celebrating a birthday, or setting yourself a personal challenge - why not raise funds to help restore Scotland’s wild forests? Explore our fundraising ideas 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/support/suppor… #CharityFundraiser #SupportNature
From restoring native woodlands and habitats to supporting #wildlife and inspiring people to get involved, we’ve made great progress - but there’s still so much more to do. Generous donor support is vital to saving the wild #CaledonianForest and the wildlife which depends on it…
The common blue butterfly adds a vibrant pop of colour to grassy meadows 🦋 Widespread across the UK, this beautiful butterfly flies throughout the summer and thrives in sunny, grassy habitats. Keep an eye out in your garden too - you can help attract butterflies by planting…
#ScotlandsRainforest is a wonderful and unique habitat. 🌿💦 Found along the west coast, some of these woodlands are over 8,000 years old and home to many rare plants, fungi, and animals. To mark #WorldRainforestDay, the @ASRainforest has released a new progress report👉…
The longest day of the year is here - it’s the #SummerSolstice ☀️ Celebrated for thousands of years, the solstice is a special time to pause, reflect, and connect with the natural world. Take a moment to step outside, enjoy the light, and soak up the beauty around you. ✨
"In all things of nature, there is something marvellous." - Aristotle From the buzzing of dragonflies and busy pollinators to delicate lichens and the fluttering of aspen leaves - the more we pause to notice nature, the deeper our connection and enjoyment grows. 💚
