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💧 Leth-allt means ‘half stream’ - a burn with one high bank. Knowing this would have been vital when moving through the landscape with animals and crossing streams.

#Gaelic place names carry deep knowledge of the land, describing its features and sharing practical insight shaped by #generations.

💧 Allt means a stream or burn, narrower than an abhainn (river), such as Abhainn Mhoireasdan, the River Moriston beside the estate.

💧 Caochan describes a small stream that disappears from view along its course - as Caochan na Sgochraich does, cutting a notch through the landscape.

The streams and rivers of Dundreggan 💧 #Gaelic has many more words than English for describing and connecting with the #landscape - from hills and bogs to different types of rivers and streams.

At Dundreggan, you’ll find several of these in our place names: Allt, Caochan and Leth-allt. [continued]

Thank you to supporters who have been on this journey with us – your support, donations, and advocacy for nature has made this happen. 🙌

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These four beavers join the seven reintroduced last October and are settling into their new home. Glen Affric provides plenty of #habitat for them to integrate into the local ecosystem. Their activity will create and enhance habitats for a wide variety of plants and animals.

Trees for Life has been working in partnership with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), which manages the reserve, on the initiative since 2022, supported by @beavertrust.bsky.social 🦫The project has included three phases of extensive consultations with local #communities and land managers.

Alan McDonnell, our Head of Nature Restoration, said: “The return of beavers to Glen Affric is a #wildlife success story four centuries in the making – a project with strong local community #volunteer involvement, offering hope...and a better future for biodiversity and people.”

We’re thrilled to share that another #beaver release took place in #GlenAffric National Nature Reserve last week, as a family of four was welcomed to Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin. 🦫

A lynx lies on a moss-covered rock surrounded by greenery in a forest. Above, bold text reads, "Join the conversation on LYNX." Below the image, on an orange background, it says, "Complete our online questionnaire" and "Book a one-to-one conversation."

If you couldn’t make it to our lynx Information Sessions, there's still time to take part – browse the information materials, complete our online questionnaire or book a one-to-one conversation with a member of the Lynx to Scotland project team.

👉 https://lynxtoscotland.pulse.ly/spzp9utjoq

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🌱 Management Accountant - Closing 1 March.
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A is for ailm which is associated with elm as well as pine

Every letter in the Gaelic alphabet is linked to a tree. 🌳 The very structure of the language reflects a deep connection between people and the natural world, and an understanding of the practical and cultural importance of trees.

#WorldGaelicWeek #SeachdainnaGàidhlig #Gàidhlig #ScottishGaelic

A master fisher of the Highlands: the osprey 🐟🪶

This striking #birdofprey, with its bold eye stripe and long, angled wings, soars over rivers and lochs in search of fish.

Watch to learn more about this remarkable #raptor and its story of loss and return.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY | TREE SEED COLLECTION PROJECT ASSISTANT 🌱

Salary: £22,948 - £25,374 per annum pro rata
Closing date: Wednesday 25 March 2026

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@wtscotsocial.bsky.social #NatureJobs #HighlandJobs

The Caledonian forest is a rich tapestry of habitats that includes dozens of different #tree species. 🌳 Your support helps us expand and restore native #woodlands - growing saplings from local seed, planting trees, and supporting natural regeneration so that the #forest can renew itself over time.

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” - John Muir 🌲🏔

The Scottish Highlands are home to spectacular landscapes and wildlife. From ancient pinewoods to deep glens and sparkling rivers, there’s always a corner of nature calling your name.

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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.

“We had an amazing time, supporting a fantastic cause...and hopefully we will return to Glen Affric one day with our son, and show him the trees we helped plant.”

Find out more about volunteering and deepen your love of #rewilding 👉 bit.ly/4toF6MS

This #ValentinesDay, we’re celebrating the love story of two volunteers - Lucy and Andy - who met on a #Rewilding Week 22 years ago.

After the week, Lucy and Andy stayed in touch. Three years later they got engaged, married in 2010, and welcomed their son Jack in 2017.

Rewilding Dundreggan - Dundreggan Rewilding Centre An initiative by rewilding charity, Trees for Life, the Dundreggan Rewilding Centre is the first visitor attraction of its kind in the world. Visit us to explore ancient pinewood, experience…

At Dundreggan, explore ancient pinewoods, experience #rewilding in action, and discover centuries of #Gaelic culture. We’re passionate about helping people to deepen their connection with #nature. 🌳

Our Rewilding Centre is now open for the season ⬇️ Plan your visit 👉

Spread your love for #rewilding with our beautiful NEW #nature t-shirts. 👕 🌳 We’ve collaborated with illustrator Naomi Clarke to create four stunning designs inspired by Scotland’s wildlife and landscapes. 🦋 Shop now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/product-cate...

JOB OPPORTUNITY | MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT 🌳

Salary: £41,479 - £43,791 per annum pro rata
Hours: 28 hrs/pw, permanent
Location: Findhorn / Dundreggan / Home / Hybrid
Closing date: Sunday 1 March 2026

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Nice guess - the tracks are 1. Black grouse. 2. Pine marten. 3. Red squirrel

Nearly - the tracks are 1. Black grouse. 2. Pine marten. 3. Red squirrel

Good guess - the tracks are 1. Black grouse. 2. Pine marten. 3. Red squirrel

JOB OPPORTUNITY | VISITOR EXPERIENCE & OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Join our team at @visitdundreggan.bsky.social 👇

Who’s been walking through the landscape? 👣 These three sets of footprints belong to Highland #wildlife but can you tell which is which?

Swipe through and see if you can crack all three #ID challenges. 🐾 Let us know what you think in the comments 👇

📸 Thanks to Dan Puplett for the photos

Hopeful and bold, this is how we’re #rewilding the Scottish Highlands 🌳

🌲 Rewilding Landscapes: Breathing life back into our landscapes
🦫 Missing Species: Returning keystone species
🤝 Rewilding People: Reconnecting people with wild #nature

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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.

A wilder Highlands is possible but only if we rebuild what’s been lost. 🌳 For centuries, key species have been pushed out of Scotland’s #landscapes. We're bringing them back, so nature can function as it once did.

Help bring Scotland’s #missingspecies home 👉

Scottish wildcat information | Trees for Life Rarely seen and famously untameable, the wildcat is an important predator of the Caledonian Forest, but is threatened by interbreeding with feral and hybrid domestic cats.

Late winter is mating season for the Scottish #wildcat, also nicknamed the Highland Tiger 🐈

Thanks to the work of @saveourwildcats.bsky.social, wildcats are being released in the Cairngorms National Park to restore populations and help prevent the extinction of this iconic Scottish species.

Statement: Protect the best, restore the rest: what next for large-scale nature recovery in Scotland? - The Scottish Rewilding Alliance We are delighted that the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill has been voted into law. This truly landmark legislation will create a much better legal framework for nature recovery than Scotland’s…

A major leap forward for Scotland’s nature recovery 🎉 Last week, MSPs voted to pass the #NaturalEnvironmentBill into law. That means Scotland will now have legally binding targets to protect and #restore nature 🙌

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