Trees for Life

Winter in the Caledonian forest ❄️ From biting winds and deep snow to freezing rain, the forest can be a challenging place to live throughout winter. Among the treetops, red squirrels build cosy nests, known as dreys. Made from twigs, leaves, moss, feathers, and other soft materials, these nests provide essential protection from winter storms. Rewilding helps ensure that vital habitats and homes for wildlife like these don’t disappear. By restoring nature, we’re creating safe spaces and refuges for Scotland’s incredible wildlife. 🌳🐿️ [Image Description: A photo of a red squirrel on a snowy tree trunk.] #Wildlife #Highlands #Squirrel #Winter #Nest

Autumn 2025 Rewilding Weeks - book now! 🍂 Ready to spend an unforgettable week restoring Scotland’s landscapes with other passionate, like-minded people? 🌱 🌿 NEW - Ben Damph: Offer hands-on restoration support and play a vital role in restoring Scotland’s wild landscapes at the Ben Damph Estate. [8 November, 15 November] ⛰️ NEW - Ben Lawers: Help restore some of Scotland’s rarest high altitude woodland at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland. [27 September] 🦅 RSPB Corrimony: A unique opportunity to be involved in a large-scale rewilding initiative in partnership with the RSPB Scotland. NEW optional canoe trip included. [11 October, 18 October, 25 October, 1 November] 🌳 Dundreggan: Be part of the practical conservation action at our flagship rewilding estate in Glenmoriston which is home to rich Caledonian forest and superb birch-juniper woodlands. [13 September, 27 September] 🌲 Glen Affric: Spend an unforgettable week in one of the largest, wild native forests in the UK. NEW optional canoe trip included. [30 August, 13 September, 11 October] Head to our website for details. Don’t wait too long as they book up quickly! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu4ZaJrE [Image Descriptions: 1. A photo of seven people gathered on a hillside with bags of young trees and planting spades. 2.📷 National Trust for Scotland - A photo of woodland on a hillside with people walking along a path. 3. A photo of a person smiling next to a planted tree. 4. 📷 Ben Damph Estate - A photo of a river in a glen with snowy mountains in the distance.] #Volunteer #NatureConnection #Scotland #Conservation #SupportNature

50% OFF our 2025 Scotland's Wild Forest Calendar! 😍 Celebrate nature every day with our stunning 2025 calendar, now available at half price! Featuring breath taking woodland photography by Graham Niven, each page captures the beauty and magic of the Caledonian forest 🌲 Printed on sustainably sourced paper with eco-friendly inks, every purchase supports the vital work of restoring and preserving this ancient forest. 💚 🛒 Stock is limited, order yours today 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3g6RvUG [Image Description: A photo of a snowy woodland with blue skies above.] #2025Calendar #Wild #Forest #Nature #CaledonianForest

🔊 Ready to volunteer? Our autumn 2025 Rewilding Week dates are here 🎉 Be part of something incredible this year. Join us for a wild week of community, purpose and connection in the Scottish Highlands. 🙌 2025 autumn locations 👇 🌿 NEW - Ben Damph ⛰️ NEW - Ben Lawers NNR 🦅 RSPB Corrimony 🌳 Dundreggan 🌲 Glen Affric ⏰ Bookings will open on Monday evening! ✨ Head to our website for the dates and full details ✍ https://lnkd.in/eu4ZaJrE [Image Description: A photo of a volunteer sitting next to a planting spade and holding young oak trees.] #Volunteer #NatureConnection #Scotland #Highlands #GlenAffric

Lynx could return to Scotland – but not through unwelcome illegal releases As part of the Lynx to Scotland partnership working to restore lynx to the Scottish Highlands, we welcome the humane capture of two lynx illegally released in the Cairngorms National Park. Lynx are a native keystone species, vital for maintaining healthy ecosystems, but were made extinct in Scotland through hunting and habitat loss over 500 years ago. Research shows that the Highlands could sustainably support around 400 lynx. Currently, a cross-sector range of stakeholders are engaging in discussions about the possibility of a responsibly managed and fully resourced legal reintroduction of lynx. Read the full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDYTTBpY 📷 SCOTLAND: The Big Picture [Image Description: A close up photo of a lynx amongst trees in a snowy woodland.] #Lynx #Keystone #Scotland #Cairngorms #CairngormsNationalPark

❄ Stay connected with nature 🌿 Be one of the first to hear about exciting rewilding projects, wildlife and nature stories, and ways to get involved in restoring Scotland's wild landscapes. 🌲✨ Sign up to our mailing list today and join a growing community dedicated to creating a nature-rich future. 🫶 Subscribe here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyxV3Mgu [Image Description: A photo of a mountain hare in snow.] #Mountain #ScottishHighlands #WinterWildlife #NatureNews #NatureStories

Spotting silver birch in winter ❄️ Save this post for your next nature adventure! 🍂 Once the leaves are gone, identifying trees like silver birch in the Caledonian forest can be tricky – but here’s what to look for: 💙 Delicate, drooping branches 💙 Bright, paper-like silver bark 💙 Fissured and textured bark on old trees 🗺 Bonus tip: Look for birch names on maps! The Gaelic word for birch, beithe, appears in places like Glen an Beithe in Argyll and Allt Beithe in Glen Affric. Have you spotted any birch-inspired place names? 📍 Let us know in the comments👇 [Image Description: A photo of birch woodland.] #Birch #Woodland #Forest #Winter #Identification

Looking for a unique, nature-filled experience in 2025? ✨ 🌲Join us for an unforgettable Residential Experience in the heart of the Caledonian forest and leave inspired, restored and reconnected with the natural world. Learn about rewilding from the experts making it happen, take part in nature-packed activities, discover more about the wildlife of the Scottish Highlands, or unwind with restorative wellbeing sessions. Book now 👉 https://lnkd.in/errGm_2Z [Image Descriptions: 1. A photo of an oak tree. 2. A photo of six people walking over a bridge on a trail. 3. A photo of a crested tit.] #Wildlife #NatureTour #ScottishNature #Wild #NatureActivities

When people connect with nature and discover the power of rewilding first-hand, it sparks hope for a wilder future. 🌿✨ In 2024, we welcomed over 200 volunteers to the Highlands. 🌳 They restored habitats, learned about wildlife, planted trees, and created lasting memories. 🫶 From seasoned conservationists to curious nature enthusiasts, rewilding thrives when people come together to care for and celebrate the natural world. To everyone who joined us on this journey of hope and transformation in 2024 - thank you. Here’s to making 2025 an even wilder year! 💚🎉 [Image Description: A photo of a group of volunteers sitting on a hillside next to planting spades and bags of trees.] #Volunteer #Community #Rewilding #Conservation #Hope

Dates for your diary 🖊️ Welcome the serenity of the Caledonian forest into your home for 2025 🌲 Our 2025 wall calendar, created in collaboration with Cairngorms-based photographer Graham Niven, is the perfect way to add a touch of wildness to your space. ❄️ The calendar costs just £12.99 plus postage, with all proceeds supporting rewilding in the Scottish Highlands. Order yours now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3g6RvUG ✉️ Orders will be posted out the week beginning 6th January. [Image Description: A photo of a snowy forest with hills in the distance.] #2025Calendar #NewYear #Forest #NatureInspiration #LandscapePhotography