General resources
The state of Scotland’s rainforest
This research report reviews the latest evidence on the condition of Scotland’s rainforest. It provides an overview of temperate rainforest habitats and the threats they face, and considers possible next steps in their recovery and restoration.
Saving Scotland’s rainforest progress report
A five-year update on our progress towards Saving Scotland’s Rainforest.
A Provisional Definition of Temperate Rainforest in Britain and Ireland
Some people have asked how we can define our temperate rainforest habitat or assess the
rainforest status of a woodland site. Here is a provisional definition. Ben Averis - published 2023.
Ancient woodland restoration
Woodland Trust Scotland offers free advice to landowners wishing to restore existing native woodlands including planted ancient woodland sites across the rainforest zone.
Focused on rewilding in Scotland
Northwoods is a Scotland-wide chain of landholdings convened and coordinated by SCOTLAND: The Big Picture.
Drizzle, Midges, Misery and Moss -
welcome to the rainforests of Britain and Ireland
A presentation by Ben Averis - June 2020
Managing the rainforest: Scotland’s hazelwoods
Scotland's hazelwoods are an important habitat within Scotland's rainforest. Find out why they are so special and how coppicing threatens these ancient woodlands.
Our video section contains films from the ASR network, with loads of information and insight from across Scotland.
Banner image credit: Phil Formby / WTML. Other images: John MacPherson / WTML, Niall Benvie WTML.