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Scotland’s ancient forests could still disappear, rewilding pioneer warns

FORTY years ago, Alan Watson Featherstone stood up in front of 240 people and made a pledge to launch a project to regenerate the remnants of Scotland’s unique Caledonian Forest

The National (Scotland) · Oct 18

In 1986, Alan Watson Featherstone promised to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian Forest, and by 2012 one million native trees had been planted

Alan Watson Featherstone pledged to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian Forest in 1986. Decades of volunteer work and conservation efforts transformed this ambitious promise. Trees for Life planted one million native trees, marking a significant restoration milestone. The organization then launched a new mission to plant another million trees. This extensive…

The Times of India · Aug 3

At least two beaver kits born in area of Highlands following repopulation effort

It marks the first time in 400 years for the region where newborn beavers have been born.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Red squirrels expand across Highlands after 10-year reintroduction drive

Rewilding charity helps bolster Scottish stronghold of species that once came close to extinction in UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025

Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project

So far this year, 259 red squirrels have been relocated to 13 new sites in northern Scotland.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

Four ‘architects of the wild’ species to be reintroduce in Scotland

The charity said the Highlands could sustain a breeding population of about 250 lynx

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Beavers reintroduced to Scotland’s ‘most beautiful’ glen after 400-year absence

Relocation of animals to Glen Affric will help build connected beaver populations across the country

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Beavers released into Highlands in moment of ‘wildlife history’

The animals were hunted to extinction in Scotland around 400 years ago.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

Locals invited to share views on reintroduction of beavers to Loch Ness area

Trees for Life in partnership with the Beaver Trust will open discussions this autumn for the community to raise any concerns.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Six beaver families to be released in Highlands

It will mark the sixth catchment in Scotland were the animals have been legally released or given permission to remain.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025