Scotland’s rainforest in the news

“Efforts to establish native woodland at a former commercial forestry site around the Victoria Falls in Slattadale are slowly establishing a new area of temperate Atlantic rainforest.”

“Nature30 recognition is designed to help Scotland achieve the 30 by 30 target by celebrating and supporting land management that does and will continue to deliver great long-term outcomes for nature and people.” 

“Assynt Foundation has teamed up with Woodland Trust Scotland to revitalise its Glencanisp and Drumrunie estates in the northwest Highlands.”

“At Dubh Allt, a 780-acre landholding near Roshven on the Moidart peninsula, forester and landowner, Ed Townley and partner Becca, have been trialling the use of drones to disperse native tree seeds across degraded moorland.”

“Forestry and Land Scotland has set a new benchmark in its rainforest restoration efforts for 2024-25.”

“Along the West Coast of Scotland, scientists are waging war against a woody “silent killer”— the invasive Rhododendron ponticum.”

“Nature charity Plantlife is calling for greater protection of Britain’s hidden and threatened temperate rainforest.”

“Shahbaz is in one of Wester Ross's ancient Caledonian pine forests to lend a hand tackling an invasive, non-native plant.”

“Scots have named their destinations in the country that offer the prettiest vistas.”

“Scotland’s remaining rainforests are being included in UK-wide action plan to expand the rare habitat across Britain’s coast.”

“Forests have always been a big inspiration for me, shaping everything from my career and creativity to my outlook on our connection with nature.”

“A plan to protect Kintyre’s ancient rainforests is one of 12 successful projects to receive funding from the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund.”

“Glen Nant is a secluded ancient rainforest in Argyll and Bute which is teeming with wildlife and history. It is around 10 minutes from the village of Taynuilt.”

“A plan to re-establish a resilient and well-connected temperate rainforest habitat within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is one of 12 successful projects to receive funding from the Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund.”

“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.”