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Rewilding Affric Highlands wins at RSPB Scotland’s Nature of Scotland Awards 2025 The charity received the accolade at a ceremony held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on 20 November, where 53 award finalists from all over Scotland gathered to celebrate with…

Congratulations to @affrichighlands.bsky.social who have won the Nature & Climate Action Award at @rspbscotland.bsky.social Nature of Scotland Awards 2025! 🎉

Read the full story 👉 affrichighlands.org/news/rewildi...

We were delighted to host the Native Woodlands Discussion Group at Dundreggan. During their visit, members enjoyed a guided tour to learn more about the ecology of the estate, and how we’re managing and restoring our native woodlands and open habitats. 🌳

📷 Fiona Chalmers
#VisitDundreggan

Missing Species Appeal - Trees for Life We are fundraising £25,000 to support our Missing Species Programme to bring back Scotland's lost keystone animals.

Imagine red squirrels darting through the treetops, their russet tails flashing between branches, caching nuts that may become a seed source for a future #forest.🌳

You can help restore Scotland’s #keystone species, like the red #squirrel. Donate today 👉

From Loch Ness to Kintail, landowners, communities, charities, businesses and others are coming together to restore 200,000 hectares for #wildlife, climate and people.

We’re proud to have helped shape Affric Highlands from the very beginning, and delighted to see this vision continue to grow. 💚

Managed by Forestry and Land Scotland, Glen Affric becomes the 20th landholding to join the partnership, adding 17,604 hectares of precious #CaledonianForest, wetlands and #peatlands to this growing landscape-scale recovery.

Glen Affric joins UK’s largest rewilding landscape The world-famous Glen Affric National Nature Reserve managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has joined Affric Highlands, the UK’s largest rewilding landscape – becoming the 20th landholding to…

A huge step for rewilding in the Highlands 🌲 #GlenAffric NNR - one of Scotland’s most iconic and beautiful glens - has officially joined @affrichighlands.bsky.social, the UK’s largest #rewilding landscape.

Read the full story 👉 affrichighlands.org/news/glen-af...

🌈 Our recent Rewilding Week volunteers at RSPB Corrimony embraced a true Highland mix of rain and shine, and were rewarded with some stunning rainbows along the way.

Connect with nature and like-minded people. Book your spring 2026 Rewilding Weeks now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/support/volu...

We’ve loved collaborating with Murray Livingston on our 2026 Scotland’s Wild Forest Calendar 🗓️

Choosing the front cover was no easy task - swipe to see some of our other favourites.

Order your 2026 calendar now for just £12.99 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/product/2026...

#2026Calendar

The enduring evergreen: yew 🌳 One of Europe’s longest-lived native trees, #yew has needle-like leaves all year round and red, berry-like structures called arils. Watch to explore this culturally and ecologically rich native species, from #Scottish folklore to medieval longbows.

Keystone species are essential for healthy, functioning ecosystems, yet many are now fully or mostly missing from Scotland - one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries. This ambitious programme will require £3.6m to fund its first five years and benefit landscapes, climate and communities.

“Returning these architects of the wild is about restarting the natural engines of Scotland’s ecosystems – boosting biodiversity, climate action and local economies...The Highlands can become a beacon of hope in the fight against extinction and wildlife loss.” - Steve Micklewright, our CEO.

We’re preparing to launch a pioneering Missing Species Programme to bring back four of Scotland’s lost keystone animals – lynx, beavers, red squirrels, and modern-day aurochs – to the Scottish Highlands. Read more 👉https://bit.ly/49kEjFo

"As I travel, an autumn wanderer, my heart flutters in leaves of gold" - Angie Weiland-Crosby

🍂 In every wild corner, in every golden leaf, there’s a reminder of why we restore habitats. Rewilding isn’t just about restoration - it’s also a return to wonder.

📷 Alan Watson Featherstone

JOB OPPORTUNITY: CALEDONIAN PINEWOODS PARTNERSHIP PROJECT MANAGER 🌲

Lead a partnership to restore Scotland’s iconic Caledonian pinewoods

Salary: Starting from £37,362
Hours: 35 hrs/pw, permanent
Deadline: 16 November

Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...
📷Gus Routledge

Beavers are nature’s #ecosystem engineers - habitat creators, #biodiversity boosters, and natural flood defenders.

We are fundraising £25,000 to bring back Scotland’s Missing Species - the architects of the wild. Help us bring back the beaver 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/missing-spec...

🔊 Ready to be part of something incredible in 2026? 🌳 Join us for a wild week of community, purpose and connection in the #ScottishHighlands.

Give back, reconnect, and meet others who share your passion for a wilder world. Head to our website for details 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/support/volu...

‘A win for people-led rewilding’ – new hutting law to unlock public land to connect people and nature - Trees for Life Find a Grove Login

A win for people-led #rewilding 🏡 Last night MSPs voted to create a new hutting law compelling the Scottish Government to publish a model lease for hutting on public #land - making it easier for people across Scotland to enjoy low-impact, sustainable hutting in the future.

Read the full story 👇

Caledonia Wild Newsletter | Trees for Life Stay updated with Caledonia Wild - our seasonal newsletter featuring rewilding news and inspiring stories from the Scottish Highlands.

What does rewilding look like in action? 🌲 Find out in our Autumn | Winter 2025 issue of Caledonia Wild, where we explore the ripples of change created by returning missing species, connecting people with nature, and expanding Scotland's woodlands. Read here 👉

The resilient but little-known tree: dwarf birch 🏔️

Our mountain woodland habitats are home to scarce wee trees like dwarf birch, and rare species of willow which thrive in the challenging conditions of the Scottish hills.

Watch to discover more about this special tree. 🌳

#DwarfBirch #MontaneScrub

Rewilding Week Volunteering Spend a week in the Scottish Highlands, growing trees, planting trees, monitoring wildlife and supporting other vital work which helps restore the Caledonian Forest.

BOOK NOW - spring 2026 Rewilding Week dates 🌱 Be part of something incredible this year. Join us for a wild week of community, purpose and connection in the Scottish Highlands.

The weeks sell out fast so we recommend booking as soon as you can! 👉

Missing Species Appeal - Trees for Life We are fundraising £25,000 to support our Missing Species Programme to bring back Scotland's lost keystone animals.

🦫 Missing Species Appeal 🐆

In many parts of Europe, wildlife like beavers, lynx, tauros and red squirrels are returning. 🐿️ We need your help to raise £25,000 so we can take the next steps to make this happen in the Scottish Highlands.

Please donate today 👉

JOB OPPORTUNITY: CALEDONIAN PINEWOODS PARTNERSHIP PROJECT MANAGER 🌲

Lead a partnership to restore Scotland’s iconic Caledonian pinewoods.

Salary: Starting from £37,362
Hours: 35 hrs/pw, permanent
Deadline: Sunday 16 November

Find out more and apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...

New law says large landowners need to set out biodiversity plans, in ‘big step towards a Rewilding Nation’ - Trees for Life Find a Grove Login

Great news for nature🌳 Yesterday MSPs voted to create a law obliging the owners of large landholdings to publish plans on how they will increase biodiversity and adapt to climate breakdown, as part of the new Land Reform Bill.

Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/4hyl3Gl

📷James Shooter/Rewilding Britain

NOW IN STOCK - 2026 Scotland's Wild Forest Calendar - Trees for Life 2026 wall calendar was made in collaboration with nature and landscape photographer Murray Livingston.

We’re excited to share that our 2026 Scotland’s Wild Forest Calendar is now available 🗓️ Featuring 12 stunning images of the Caledonian forest through the seasons, captured by landscape and nature photographer @murraylivingston.mas.to.ap.brid.gy

Order yours now 👉

Beavers have returned to Glen Affric, 400 years after their extinction in Scotland :beaver: A family of five beavers and a beaver pair were released last Friday at two sites on Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin in the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve 🦫

Full story 👇
treesforlife.org.uk/beavers-rele...

Work with Trees for Life Check back regularly to see open positions with Trees for Life.

JOB OPPORTUNITY | FUNDRAISING SUPPORT OFFICER 🌱

Be a key player in a bold and innovative Fundraising Team. Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...

Salary: Starting at £25,983
Hours: 35hrs/pw, permanent
Deadline: Wednesday 19 November

#GreenJobs #FundraisingJobs #CharityJobs

It’s looking very autumnal at our Dundreggan Nursery! 🍂 Each year, we grow tens of thousands of trees - including rare and hard-to-grow native species.

With the help of dedicated volunteers, we nurture these trees from seed to sapling, helping to expand woodlands and restore habitats for wildlife.🌳

From inspiring stories of forest champions to expert-led project updates, our #CaledoniaWild newsletter brings you the latest #rewilding news and behind-the-scenes insights. Our autumn issue lands next week! 🍂

Don’t miss out - sign up for our newsletter today 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/mailing-list/

Annual seed collection weekend on Skye 🌱 Volunteers gathered tree seeds from oak, hazel, hawthorn, alder, and elder. 🌳 These seeds will be provided to tree nurseries on the Western Isles to help increase the supply of native trees!

📷 Laura Corbe, Roz Birch
@wtscotsocial.bsky.social

The graceful and fast-growing tree: #birch 🌿A pioneer of Scotland’s Caledonian forest, supporting wildlife and symbolising renewal.

From folklore to festivals, this remarkable tree shapes nature and culture alike.

Watch to explore its story. 🌳

Learn more 🔗 treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-for...