Scotland’s rainforest in the news

“There is no better way to celebrate the start of spring than a good old-fashioned hike. In honour of the new season, the Daily Record has chosen a picturesque rainforest as our latest Walk of the Week.” 

“SWT’s chief executive, said it planned to make the estate a model for rewilding in north-western Scotland, focusing on creating new Atlantic rainforest, restoring riverside woodland and restoration of its degraded peatland.”

“This study asked whether the coexistence of morphologically different species within Scotland’s temperate rainforest is driven by adaptation and subsequent species-sorting into contrasting microclimatic moisture environments.”

“Charlotte Smith visits the banks of Loch Sunart to meet the passionate team working to protect an ancient Atlantic rainforest, a haven for native plants and wildlife.”

“The Drax Foundation has continued its long-term funding of the Argyll & the Isles & Countryside Trust, bringing total donations to the charity to over £125,000 since 2023.”

“Conservationists working to save vital ecosystems in the Scottish Highlands say they are facing a multitude of long-term challenges such as depopulation and guaranteed sources of funding.”

“‘The Ghost Rainforest’ by Earthrise Studio is part of The Tree of Change, a series of slideshows, videos, and contributions from organisations dedicated to environmental advocacy.”

“Immersing yourself in a wild Irish rainforest is like discovering another existential dimension entirely – one of timeless beauty, complexity, and wonder.”

“The Wildlife Trusts are creating a British Rainforest Garden, designed by award-winning Zoe Claymore, for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.”

“A dedicated team of conservationists has formed to launch a skills initiative aimed at empowering local communities to protect and restore Scotland’s west coast rainforest.”