International Biodiversity Day Celebration in Glen Moriston

Press Release 7th May 2010

Contact: Jane Beaton. 01320 340242; marketing@treesforlife.org.uk
 

Award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life is inviting people to celebrate International Biodiversity Day at its Dundreggan Estate, Glen Moriston, Inverness-shire on Saturday 22nd May 2010 from 10 am – 4 pm.

The ear moth (Amphipoea oculea), seen here feeding on a ragwort flower (Senecio jacobaea) on Dundreggan, is one of 20 moths highlighted as priority species for conservation on the UK's Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) list that have been found on Dundreggan. One of the wild boar at Dundreggan - come and help us feed them at 10.30 am on 22nd May!   Swamp candles or bog beacon fungus (Mitrula paludosa) with the cast skin of a stonefly nymph (Leuctra fusca) on it, on Dundreggan in April 2010.

The event will feature lots to see and do for all ages, including:

• Kids’ nature trail


• Bugs and beasties slide show


• Guided walks led by local experts who will bring the woodland to life for you (departing every hour, from 12 noon onwards)


• Meet the Moths (11.15 only) – come and see what we have captured in our moth trap overnight


• Help feed the Wild Boar (10.30 am only)

See www.treesforlife.org.uk for details and directions, or call on 0845 458 3505.

Biodiversity Day is a key part of the activities taking place around the world, under the declaration by the United Nations of 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity.

Dundreggan is a key site in Trees for Life’s work to restore Scotland’s Caledonian Forest, and is notable for its biodiversity, with 56 species that are listed as priorities for conservation in the UK having been found there. The charity is planting over half a million trees on the estate, and is carrying out scientific research and education programmes as well.

People can support Trees for Life’s award-winning work by funding specially-dedicated trees and Groves, or by joining its Conservation Holidays.

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Notes to editors

1. Trees for Life aims to restore the Caledonian Forest to an area of 1,500 square kilometres in the Scottish Highlands west of Inverness.
   
   
2. Since planting its first trees in 1991 in Glen Affric, Trees for Life has planted over 820,000 trees.
   Its awards include 1991 UK Conservation Project of the Year, the Millennium Marque in 2000
   and Top 10 Conservation Holidays worldwide in 2009.
   
   
3. Trees for Life is a partner in the world-wide celebrations of 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. The diversity of life on Earth is crucial for human well-being and now is the time to
   act to preserve it. For information on events, initiatives and exhibitions across the UK visit
   www.biodiversityislife.net

 

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