Trees for Life

JOB OPPORTUNITY | GIS AND DATA OFFICER 🗺️📊 Passionate about rewilding and skilled in GIS and data analysis? Join our team and support nature recovery in the Scottish Highlands. The GIS and Data Officer will be a key member across both Rewilding Affric Highlands and Trees for Life, helping teams to collect, manage, and analyse geospatial data. Your expertise will help streamline the process from survey to results, driving impact across our rewilding efforts. 🌿 Closing: Sunday 16 February 🌿 Interview: Thursday 20 February 🌿 Salary: £28,568 - £32,508 🌿 Duration: 2 years Learn more and apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/dPqniJj 📷 Siân Addison / Rewilding Affric Highlands [Image Description: A photo of two people carrying out a woodland survey.] #RewildingJobs #GreenJobs #JobsScotland #NatureJobs #ScottishHighlands Rewilding Europe

🌲 Buan mar an giuthas – lasting as the pine. 🌲 In Scottish Gaelic tradition, the Scots pine symbolises durability and strength, as reflected in the proverb: "Cruaidh mar am fraoch, buan mar an giuthas." "Hard as the heather, lasting as the pine." Our Caledonian pinewoods are culturally and historically important, having been shaped and valued by people for centuries. Now, less than 2% of this life-supporting habitat remains. Restoring and protecting these vital habitats is more important than ever. Find out how we’re working to bring Scotland’s pinewoods back to life 👉 https://lnkd.in/ej6XcdzM 📷 SCOTLAND: The Big Picture [Image Description: A photo of a Scots pine tree.] #ScotsPine #Pinwoods #CaledonianForest #Gaelic #GaelicCulture

Get closer to nature in 2025 🦅 Our immersive Residential Experiences at Dundreggan are designed to inspire, restore, and reconnect you with the natural world. This is your chance to experience the beauty and wonder of the Scottish Highlands - there’s something for everyone. 🌱 🐦 Wildlife watching and sunrise tours 🧘 Wellbeing, yoga and nature connection 🫶 Introductions to rewilding 🔊 Gaelic language and culture activities 🌳 Nature-packed experiences Find out more and book today 👉 https://lnkd.in/errGm_2Z Proceeds from our Rewilding Experiences directly support nature and local livelihoods, helping us to bring back more life to our landscapes. [Image Descriptions: 1. A photo of a buzzard flying. 2. A photo of eight people gathered on a trail with the Rewilding Centre visible in the background. 3. 📷 NorthWest Photography. A photo of a person doing yoga in nature. 4. A photo of catkins.] . . . . #NatureExperiences #LandscapePhotography #WildlifeTour #WildlifeWatching #VisitScotland

It's Burns Night - or Oidhche na Taigeise in Gaelic - celebrating Scotland's national poet, Robert (Rabbie) Burns 🥂 Burns had a deep love for Scotland, beautifully captured in his poetry and songs, such as "My Heart's in the Highlands." He often wrote about Scotland’s natural beauty, rich culture, and its people, celebrating the landscapes, traditions, and heritage that make it so unique. As we raise a toast to Burns, let’s also remember the importance of cherishing and protecting Scotland’s wild places, ensuring they remain a source of inspiration for generations to come. 🏔🌲 📷 SCOTLAND: The Big Picture [Image Description: A photo of Scots pines in a snowy landscape with a starry night sky above.] #BurnsNight #Scotland #Highlands

Parcels of hope: community, connection and creativity 🌱 We’re thrilled to share a guest blog written by one of our incredible volunteers, Alice Melvin, who took part in a Glen Affric Rewilding Week last September. 🍂 In her reflection, Alice shares what inspired her to #volunteer, the joy of building meaningful connections in nature, and the value of learning and gaining fresh perspectives through hands-on #experience. Volunteer stories like Alice’s remind us why rewilding is so transformative – read now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gmbhvj6d And we're delighted that Alice will be joining us again for another Rewilding Week this autumn! 🫶 📷 Alice Melvin [Image Descriptions: 1. A photo of a hand holding pencil and a sketch of a wych elm tree. 2. A photo of Alice sitting on a hillside with a loch and trees visible in the distance. 3. A photo of a sunrise in the glen. 4. A photo of a swimming spot along a river.] #NatureConnection #ScottishHighland #ScottishNature

Scotland’s red squirrels are true forest icons 🐿️ With their vibrant reddish-brown coats, tufted ears, and agile leaps through the treetops, they’re a joy to spot in the wild. 🧡 But these charming animals face challenges, from habitat loss to competition with grey squirrels. That’s why #rewilding efforts and #woodland restoration are so important – supporting red populations and creating habitats where they can thrive. 🌳 Did you know? 🤔 The Scottish Highlands is the largest remaining stronghold for red #squirrels in the UK - home to around 75% of Scotland’s total red squirrel populations! Play your part in red squirrel conservation by reporting your sightings 👉 https://lnkd.in/dQepPvHt 📷 Chris Aldridge [Image Description: A photo of a red squirrel perched on a branch holding a pine cone.] #RedSquirrelAppreciationDay

🌱 Get involved in Scotland’s #rewilding journey! 💚 Join a Rewilding Week this autumn and make a real difference for nature. 🦅 RSPB Corrimony: Be part of a vital recovery mission to restore lost woodlands to this nature-rich site and enjoy its rich birdlife. 🌿 Ben Damph: Offer hands-on restoration support and help remove invasive plants at the Ben Damph Estate. ⛰️ Ben Lawers: Restore some of Scotland’s rarest high altitude woodland at the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. 🌳 Dundreggan: Be part of the practical conservation action at our flagship rewilding estate in Glenmoriston. 🌲 Glen Affric: Take a walk on the wild side in one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens. Full details and dates are on our website. Book now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu4ZaJrE [Image Descriptions: 1. A photo of three people on a hillside carrying planting spades and tree bags. 2. A photo of two lekking black grouse. 3. A photo of two people standing in a glen, smiling and holding planting spades.]

Ptarmigan - a bird perfectly suited to living in the harsh mountainous conditions of the Scottish Highlands. A master of camouflage, ptarmigan have mottled grey and rock-like coloured feathers in the summer. In winter, their plumage turns almost snow-white to blend in with the cold, wintry surroundings. This makes them tricky to spot – both by us and predators. Did you know? 🤔 Ptarmigans also have feathered feet! Their feet act a bit like snowshoes, helping them walk on top of the snow. ❄️ [Image Description: A photo of a ptarmigan in snow.] #Ptarmigan #Scotland #Winter #Bird #Birdlife #WorldSnowDay

Your support helps bring rewilding to life! 🌿 Donations directly contribute to our diverse projects, helping nurture and expand forests, return missing animals, and connect #people with #nature. Your support makes a real #difference. Head to our website and choose how much you'd like to contribute, and how often 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecXAz7Pb Thank you. 💛 📷 Thanks to Gwen Raes, our Dundreggan Estate Manager, for the photo [Image Description: A photo of a river running through a snowy forested landscape.]

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” - Peter Drucker Restoring nature and creating a wilder future isn’t just about hoping for change - it’s about actively making it happen. Rewilding is the large-scale #restoration of #nature. It’s about reviving Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage, and supporting the landscapes, wildlife and people who call these places home. Let’s create a nature-rich future filled with flourishing #forests, clean air, healthy soils, and vibrant #biodiversity. 🌳 What inspires you about rewilding? Share your thoughts in the comments! 💚 📷 Thanks to Gwen Raes, our Dundreggan Estate Manager, for the photo. [Image Description: A photo of a frosty woodland with sun shining through the trees.]