Scotland’s rainforest and communities benefit from £1.7 million funding
Last year, 10 projects across the west of Scotland benefited from the Rainforest Restoration Fund, with money going towards a huge range of activities, all aimed at helping to restore native woodland, support local jobs and strengthen the resilience of west coast communities living alongside Scotland’s temperate rainforest.
Top five historical uses for the rainforest
These days, we know how important Scotland’s rainforest is for its biodiversity. But in the past, the rainforest was a rich resource for remote communities, and some of the ways it was used might surprise you.
The threat of rhododendron in Scotland’s rainforest
Rhododendron ponticum is the most invasive plant in Scotland’s rainforest. It chokes the woodland ecosystem, pushing out specialised wildlife and preventing regeneration. In this guest blog, NTS Project Officer Rob Dewar discusses issues and solutions.