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The award winning conservation charity dedicated to the regeneration and restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland  
Great spotted woodpecker

Male great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) at its nest in an aspen tree on Dundreggan.

 

Raindrops on the spore capsules of capillary thread-moss (Bryum capillare) in Glen Affric.

Raindrops on the spore capsules of capillary thread-moss (Bryum capillare) in Glen Affric. (See also Bryophytes occurring in Glen Affric.)

 

Wood ants (Formica lugubris) with the empty cocoon of a leaf beetle larva

Wood ants (Formica lugubris) with the empty cocoon of a leaf beetle larva (Clytra quadripunctata) on Dundreggan. The larvae of this beetle species live as inquilines, or residents in the nests of wood ants, where they eat the nest material.

 

Polypody sori

Underside of the frond of a common polypody fern (Polypodium vulgare), showing the sori (where the spores are produced).


What's new?
2007

 

Excerpts from the Winter 2007 edition of our Newsletter, Caledonia Wild! (27 December)

Excerpts from the Summer 2007 edition of our Newsletter, Caledonia Wild! (24 December)

Biological Diversity on Dundreggan: new page added for Vascular Plants, Ferns and Clubmosses, and Bryophytes and Lichens updated (23 December)

Excerpts from the Spring 2007 edition of our Newsletter, Caledonia Wild! (21 December)

New photos added to the Coille Ruigh na Cuileige pages of the Practical Results of our Work section, showing the dramatic results of natural regeneration of the trees there. (19 December)

Expansion of hazel in Glen Affric added to Practical Results of our Work (19 December)

Dundreggan News November 2007 added to Dundreggan section (18 December)

Tree Bark added to Ecological Features of the Caledonian Forest (15 December)

Moray MSP Supports 2007 Christmas Appeal added to Press Releases (10 December)

Job available: Work Week Assistant. Closing date 4th January 2008 (posted 10 December)

Ferns – the Frond Line of the Forest added to Caledonian Forest Photo Gallery (27 November)

Aspen at the Double added to Appeals (23 November)

Work Week dates for 2008 now online (23 November)

Trees for Life launches Christmas 2007 appeal added to Press Releases (23 November)

Mythology and folklore of the raven added to Mythology and folklore of the Caledonian Forest (23 November)

Lesser twayblade orchid added to Caledonian Forest Species Profiles (16 November)

Conservation charity exceeds 100,000 trees target added to Press Releases. (9 November)

Vascular Plants occurring in Glen Affric added to Biodiversity in Glen Affric. (7 November)

Trees for Life Calendar and Engagement Diary for 2008 now available (8 October)

About company support and Business Benefits added to Corporate Support section. (23 September)

Updated photos added to the Meallan results page, showing the growth of planted and naturally-regenerating trees at the Meallan exclosure in Glen Affric. (15 September)

Carrion added to Ecological Features of the Caledonian Forest (13 September)

Dundreggan News August 2007 added to Dundreggan section (10 September).

The World of Wood Ants added to Caledonian Forest Photo Gallery (5 September).

Black grouse added to Caledonian Forest Species Profiles (24 August).

Mythology and folklore of the beaver added to Mythology and folklore of the Caledonian Forest (22 August).

Sponsorship form and Reply form now available for our Sponsored Walks in Glen Affric and Edinburgh on 30th September (15 August).

Major tree planting initiative gains celebrity support added to Press Releases (4 July).

Dundreggan News May 2007 added to Dundreggan section (6 June).

Deforestation added to Human impacts on the Caledonian Forest (3 June).

Return of the Wolf? added to Missing Species (30 May).

Mythology and folklore of the Eagle added to Mythology and folklore of the Caledonian Forest (16 May).

Major grant for charity is “fantastic news” for Scotland’s natural heritage, added to Press Releases (16 May).

Return of the Flowers added to Appeals (15 May)

Project Planning Officer for Dundreggan restoration project - Job available at Trees for Life (closing date 15th June 2007). (11 May)

An Appreciation of Rain added to Caledonian Forest Photo Gallery (1 May)

Wild boar added to Caledonian Forest Species Profiles (30 April)

New t-shirts available! New t-shirts available in five sizes, marine blue or chocolate brown, with a distinctive redesigned logo. (12 April)

Global Warming pages revised: Global Warming - become Carbon Conscious and Ways that you, as an individual or a business, can reduce your carbon footprint (20 March)

Students from across the world launch Hundred Thousand Tree planting drive in the Highlands added to Press Releases (9 March)

Forest conservation charity gains Haggis support! added to Press Releases (27 February)

Valentine’s Campaign Puts 100,000 Trees Plan For Scottish Forest On Track added to Press Releases (25 February)

Haggis Record Breaking Success added to Press Releases (13 February)

Perfect alternative, ethical gift for Valentine's Day added to Press Releases (7 February)

Day of the wolf - but its evil image could stop it saving the Highlands – Article in The Guardian from 31st January 2007, quoting Trees for Life and Alan Watson Featherstone

I Love Pine campaign launched for Valentine's Day added to Press Releases (1 February)

I Love Pine

I Love Pine campaign launched to promote the Scots Pine and its role in the forest ecosystem. Quotes from celebrities, facts about pine and the species that depend on it, and how you can get involved. Dedicate a pine, make a donation, or send us your quote about why you love pine; prizes to be won! Runs 1st-14th February. (1 February)

Trees for Life Board member Bill Ritchie awarded the MBE added to Press Releases (17 January)

Excerpts from the Winter 2006 edition of our Newsletter, Caledonia Wild! (10 January)

New pages added to Biological Diversity on Dundreggan for Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians, Arachnids and Insects. (1 January)

 
 

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Last updated: 09 January 2008