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Home to some of the world\u2019s most beautiful landscapes, Scotland\u2019s allure lies not only in its stunning scenery but also in its rich ecological heritage. However, you may be surprised to hear Scotland is also one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Giving nature a helping hand in rewilding Scotland, Trees for Life<\/a> is an award-winning environmental charity which stands at the forefront of rewilding the Scottish Highlands. Aiming to restore its natural ecosystems, their work primarily involves protecting and expanding fragments of the Caledonian Forest through tree planting and natural regeneration.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Trees for Life, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experience<\/a> on our Scenic Scotland<\/a> premium tour and a TreadRight Foundation<\/a> grant recipient, we spoke to their Partnerships Manager Sarah Kent. She explains more about their aims and projects, why rewilding is so important to Scotland, and how you can get involved.<\/p>\n

A gift to work on such a vital project<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cMy journey with Trees for Life<\/a> began eight years ago at their nursery at Dundreggan Estate, which provided an excellent introduction to the ecological issues in the Highlands,\u201d Sarah says. \u201cGrowing up here in the Scottish Highlands, then working many years in London, I became acutely aware of the fractured relationship between people and nature while pursuing my master’s degree. My early career involved projects aimed at creating spaces for nature in deprived urban areas of London.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2016 I moved back to the Highlands, and as the Partnerships Manager for Trusts and Foundations within the fundraising team at Trees for Life, I help secure grants for the project teams. It feels like a gift to work on such a vital project during this significant time in global history.\u201d<\/p>\n

A vision for Scotland\u2019s Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cI have learned so many surprising things since joining Trees for Life, but the one that truly blew my mind goes back to my early days,\u201d Sarah tells us. \u00a0\u201cI learned that Scotland was once completely covered in forest\u2014something that\u2019s hard to imagine now. I\u2019m so accustomed to the mountain landscapes in Scotland, which are largely devoid of trees. Examining ancient maps which show there were once trees everywhere was mind-blowing but also shows what could be possible if we achieve our goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Trees for Life our future vision for Scotland\u2019s landscape is to support nature through rewilding, allowing it to eventually thrive on its own. By giving nature a helping hand, our long-term vision is to create a landscape featuring a healthy cluster of connected habitats. This will include a mosaic of forest habitats, wetlands, peatlands, natural bogs, lochs and rivers, all abundant with natural processes that support biodiversity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Dundreggan Rewilding Centre<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since purchasing Dundreggan, a 10,000-acre former deer stalking estate, in 2008, Trees for Life has been rewilding this important area of the Scottish Highlands. In April 2023, they opened the world\u2019s first rewilding center, a 7-million-pound investment into the local economy and rewilding.<\/p>\n


\n<\/em>\u201cDundreggan is a beautiful estate, with a lot of history and folklore; it’s a place that goes back hundreds of years in time,\u201d Sarah tells us. \u201cThe Rewilding Center<\/a> was opened with the desire to invite many more people onto the estate to enjoy the environment, learn about rewilding and see our work in the Highland landscape. Here we collect and cultivate seed from endangered tree species that have nearly vanished from Britain, Scotland and parts of Europe. The nursery not only grows these trees but also conducts vital research.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rewilding Scotland<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dundreggan\u2019s renowned on-site tree nursery cultivates over 80,000 trees annually, including Scots pine, holly, oak, and rare mountain species like dwarf birch and woolly willow. Each tree is grown from seed, ready for planting on the estate and other rewilding sites. Trees for Life has successfully encouraged the rare but ecologically important aspen tree to flower under controlled conditions \u2013 enabling it to produce much-needed seeds that can be used for propagation.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the Dundreggan nursery, after seeds are collected and cultivated into seedlings approximately 20-30 centimeters high, they are returned to suitable landscapes for planting,\u201d Sarah says.\u201d Our goal is not merely to create a forest but to establish a seed source; the trees are strategically placed to begin providing new seeds, typically enclosed in large, fenced areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, growing a forest this way is challenging and costly. We would prefer to see deer populations naturally reduced and are collaborating with landowners on this front. In the meantime, fenced enclosures help us enhance forest growth and connectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why Scotland\u2019s tree species are declining<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cThe decline of these tree species is largely due to land management practices that have persisted for hundreds of years,\u201d Sarah explains. \u201cMuch of Scotland has been divided into estates where grazing animals like sheep and red deer have proliferated, quickly pushing out native forests.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor instance, you might encounter a solitary, centuries-old pine tree in a stunning yet barren highland landscape. Known as a “granny pine,” it has been seeding for 200 to 300 years. Without grazing pressure, it would be surrounded by numerous trees, but each seedling becomes food for hungry animals, leaving it alone. This situation exemplifies the lack of balance; we do not aim to eliminate grazing animals, as they play crucial roles in livelihoods, but we seek to restore balance to allow native woodlands to thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Climate Change challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s fair to say that we are learning on the go about the impacts of climate change,\u201d says Sarah, \u201cit\u2019s a significant and steep learning curve. There are various climate threats, including more intense weather events, such as extreme rainfall. Imagine a mountainous landscape devoid of trees and shrubs; those soils will be unstable, leading to more landslides and water sheeting into river catchments, causing downstream flooding.<\/p>\n

\u201cConversely, landscapes covered in healthy vegetation with robust root systems stabilize the soil, allowing water to be absorbed slowly and reducing the risk of inundating rivers and downstream settlements. Nature restoration is a vital tool in building climate resilience and flooding is a major issue, prompting many to rapidly rethink their approaches. Moreover, it\u2019s costly for governments to implement flood defenses.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother significant impact we’re witnessing in Scotland is wildfires. In areas where moisture is scarce, the risk of fire increases, and blazes can spread rapidly through landscapes lacking well-restored, moist peatlands and healthy bogs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Guests on our Scenic Scotland<\/a> premium tour and Scenic Scotland, A Women-Only Tour<\/a>, will have the opportunity to visit the Dundreggan Rewilding center for themselves, on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experience<\/a>. Under the guidance of aconservation expert, you\u2019ll learn about the ecology of the Highlands and the work of Trees for Life on this beautiful estate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Rewilding Center features a great exhibition that guides you through the building, providing materials to help you explore and understand rewilding,\u201d says Sarah. \u201cThere\u2019s also a network of trails suitable for all abilities, and the caf\u00e9 serves delicious food- I highly recommend the sausage rolls and the cake!\u201d<\/p>\n

With all MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experiences aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, your visit directly benefits Trees for Life and supports UN SDG 13, Climate Action.<\/p>\n

The TreadRight Partnership \u2013 supporting the Wild Pine Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Trees for Life is also supported by The Travel Corporation\u2019s not-for-profit TreadRight Foundation<\/a>, funded through monies generated by Insight Vacations and our sister brands.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe support of TreadRight has been very significant,\u201d Sarah tells us. \u201cThe Foundation has been instrumental in funding our Wild Pine Project<\/a>, surveying wild pine sites so they can be recognized by the Scottish Government\u2019s official register of pinewoods, to then be restored.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Wild Pine project emerged from another project, the Caledonian Pine Wood Recovery initiative. At one time, Scotland would have been covered with this natural pine wood and all the associated species, and now there’s at most 2% of that left. They’re in isolated fragments, many in remote ravines where animals cannot graze. Our senior ecologist, James, mapped out and surveyed over 80 fragments, compiling a comprehensive report on their condition, significance and restoration recommendations.<\/p>\n

\u201cTreadRight has helped fund the Wild Pine Project, the second, vital stage,\u201d she continues. \u201cThis is focused on very practical action on the ground, in terms of estates being able to carry out implementations that will help to help those pine woods to grow and to proliferate. This could be anything from reducing herbivore numbers to putting in strategic fencing, and it gives people a clear understanding of the importance of the pine woods.\u201d<\/p>\n

Trees are living history<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cMy favorite spot at Dundreggan is the 600-year-old oak tree, on top of the ferry Hill,\u201d says Sarah. \u201cYou can sit there and read a book or have a picnic with a lovely view over the tree nursery and around the estate. This ancient tree has seen many changes: it will have been there through the Jacobite uprising that changed, Scottish history and changed the way lands are managed. And of course, it’s seen the latest changes, with the estate opening to people and visitors and becoming a place where everyone can explore rewilding.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe tree is also catalyst for a flourishing ecosystem, and it’s quite extraordinary. It’s not just everything that’s happens above ground, either. In a healthy ecosystem, you’ve got these incredibly healthy soil systems with masses of life in them, everything from the mitochondrial networks to the microorganisms that that make soil this deep, living, breathing organism and also give it that additional ability to store carbon.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than a day out<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For those wishing for a more immersive experience, Dundreggan also offers comfortable accommodations for longer stays. Visitors can join tours and hands-on workshops led by experts or enjoy yoga retreats providing opportunities to fully immerse in this beautiful environment. Music events and activities celebrating rewilding and Gaelic culture are also regular features.<\/p>\n

Over 4,000 species of plants and animals are found on the estate, including many rare and protected species. Golden eagles are regularly seen flying over along with ospreys, tawny owls, plus many woodland songbirds. The area is also home to Resident populations of water voles, otters, three different species of deer (red, roe, sika), and a huge wealth of invertebrate species.<\/p>\n

How can I get involved?<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf you’re inspired by rewilding and want to get involved, there are numerous ways to help, no matter where you are in the world,\u201d says Sarah. One option is to join your local nature restoration group or community woodland as a volunteer. As a charity, donations play a crucial role in our work; while we are funded by trusts and foundations like TreadRight and corporate partners, public donations significantly contribute to our annual budget, enabling us to accomplish incredible work. We also offer volunteering experiences, including rewilding weeks that attract hundreds of volunteers each year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe that everything starts at home, so you might consider rewilding your own yard, window box, or balcony to create space for nature. The Rewilding Center provides information on how to do this, emphasizing that making space for nature is one of the most important actions we can take.<\/p>\n

\u201cUltimately, one of the most important things we can do, is to foster an equal partnership between people and nature.\u201d<\/p>\n

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