Trees for Life in the Media
The links below lead to articles and broadcasts about Trees for Life on external websites.
2010
April 2010
The future of Scotland's wildlife Article from the Guardian's Travel section on April 3rd about wildlife tourism in Scotland, that includes information about our vision and work.
March 2010
SECC awards Champion accolade to Trees for Life Article on the Conference & Incentive Travel website about us being selected as one of 25 Champions by the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow, to commemorate their 25th anniversary.
Tree Charity nets Champion award Article on the Forres Gazette website about us being selected as one of 25 Champions by the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow, to commemorate their 25th anniversary.
February 2010
Syndrome led to wild boar deaths Article on the BBC News website about the cause of death of the boar at Dundreggan being identified as porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome (PDNS).
Two 'extinct' species found thriving in Scots shooting estate's lost world Article on the Scotsman website about the biodiversity we've found on Dundreggan, and our signing up to be a partner in the International Year of Biodiversity UK partnership.
Estate has 56 species for conservation, survey reveals Article on the Press & Journal website about the biodiversity we've found on Dundreggan, and our signing up to be a partner in the International Year of Biodiversity UK partnership.
Rare species recorded in Highlands forest Article on the BBC News website about the biodiversity we've found on Dundreggan, and our signing up to be a partner in the International Year of Biodiversity UK partnership.
January 2010
Two wild boar released by Loch Ness have died Article on the Press and Journal website about the recent death of two young boar at Dundreggan, due to the cold weather.
Cold may be factor in boar deaths Article on the BBC News website about the recent death of two young boar at Dundreggan, due to the cold weather.
Extreme cold claims lives of wild boars Article on The Scotsman website about the recent death of two young boar at Dundreggan, due to the cold weather.
Green guest house plants grove of trees Article on The Scotsman website about the establishment of a grove of trees with us by the Straven Guest House in Edinburgh.
2009
November 2009
Wild boar arrive at Dundreggan BBC Reporting Scotland TV news story about the arrival of the wild boar at Dundreggan, hosted here on our YouTube pages.
Boar released to battle bracken Audio clip on the BBC News website about the release of wild boar into the enclosure on Dundreggan
Six wild boar to aid the regeneration of ancient forest Article on the BBC News website about the release of wild boar into the enclosure on Dundreggan
Boars to return to the woods of the Scottish Highlands Article on the Scotsman website about the release of wild boar into the enclosure on Dundreggan
Wild boar: our new eco warriors Article on the Herald website about the release of wild boar into the enclosure on Dundreggan
Wild boar to assist forest programme Article on the STV website about the release of wild boar into the enclosure on Dundreggan
Wild boars set to tackle bracken Article on the Press Association website about the release of wild boar into the enclosure on Dundreggan
Innovative wild boar restoration project launches in the Highlands Article on the Ness Link website about the release of wild boar into the enclosure on Dundreggan
Innovative wild boar restoration project launches in the Highlands Article on the Visit Loch Ness website about the release of wild boar into the enclosure on Dundreggan
Wild boar back in Scotland Article on the Walk Highlands website about the release of wild boar into the enclosure on Dundreggan
Replanting the Caledonian Forest Extensive article on The Ecologist website about the practical work of our volunteers to help restore the Caledonian Forest.
Trees are for Life, not just for Christmas News article on the Wilderness Scotland website about our scheme to promote dedicated tree plantings and groves of trees as Christmas presents, on 19th November.
Taxi firm is branching out into forestry Article on The Scotsman website about the establishment of a grove of trees with us by the Edina Cars taxi company in Edinburgh, on 9th November.
Forest restoration project begins Article on the BBC News website about our Sponsored Tree Planting event on Dundreggan on 1st November.
Enthusiasts go green despite the grey weather Article on the Press and Journal website about our Sponsored Tree Planting event on Dundreggan on 1st November.
August 2009
Cyclist gets into gear for 1,000 mile journey Article on the Community Newswire website about Adam Druett's upcoming cycle ride from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for us and Sustrans.
July 2009
New Woodland Plan Article on the Isle of Man web site about a talk that Trees for Life Executive Director Alan Watson Featherstone is giving on the Isle of Man on 6th August 2009, in support of a woodland restoration project on the island.
Lechlade's Adam Druett is biking for boars, bears and beavers Article on the Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard web site about the charity bike ride Adam Druett is doing from John O'Groats to Land's End in July 2009, to raise funds for us and Sustrans.
March 2009
Clan marks barony with tree gift Article on the BBC News website on 6th March 2009 about the planting of a tree at Dundreggan as part of the special grove of trees donated by the Clan Grant Society to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the clan receiving a barony that included Glen Moriston.
February 2009
Restore Scotland's ancient forests and rejuvenate yourself at the same time Article in the Scotsman on 14th February 2009 about our volunteer Conservation Holiday programme, and its selection by BBC Wildlife magazine as one of the top ten conservation holidays worldwide.
2008
November 2008
Getting greener: SECC leads the way Article on the web site www.myvenues.co.uk, dated 20th November 2008, about the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) and their support for us, including a quote from Alan Watson Featherstone.
Return of the natives Article in the Guardian on 15th November 2008, in which travel writer Kevin Rushby takes a walk through Glen Affric, and which refers to our work on the West Affric Estate and our vision of creating a coast-to-coast corridor of native forest.
October 2008
Deer cull plan to boost woodland News story on the BBC News web site about our plans for forest restoration on the Dundreggan Estate.
September 2008
Milestone for Scotland's Caledonian Forest Article in the Autumn 2008 edition of Positive News about our purchase of the Dundreggan Estate
Lynx and boars may once again roam free in Scottish Highlands Article in The Independent on 17th September 2008 about the 'Wild, Free and Coming Back?' conference that Trees for Life co-hosted at Findhorn on 16-17 September 2008.
Wolves could be reintroduced to Scottish Highlands Article in The Telegraph online on 17th September 2008 about the 'Wild, Free and Coming Back?' conference that Trees for Life co-hosted at Findhorn on 16-17 September 2008.
'Too conservative' Scotland urged to speed up return of missing lynx Article in The Scotsman on 16th September 2008 about the 'Wild, Free and Coming Back?' conference that Trees for Life co-hosted at Findhorn on 16-17 September 2008.
August 2008
Land deal to see planting of 500,000 native trees Article in the Inverness Courier on 26th August 2008 about our purchase of the Dundreggan Estate
£1.6m bid to restore ancient Highland forest Article in The Herald on 25th August 2008 about our purchase of the Dundreggan Estate
New forest to follow £1.6m deal Article on the BBC News web site on 24th August 2008 about our purchase of the Dundreggan estate.
Caledonian Forest bid is boosted - Charity buy Highland estate to reconnect woodland from Glen Moriston to Glen Affric Article in the Press and Journal on 26th August 2008 about our purchase of the Dundreggan estate.
July 2008
£10,000 boost for trees charity Article in The Northern Scot on 21st July 2008 about the £10,000 donation we have received from Standard Life.
Company backs forest restoration scheme; Article in the Rutland and Stamford Mercury on 11th July 2008 about the support we are receiving from TreeTwist Ltd.
Sustaining Society, Enriching Life; an article written for the Scottish Government's campaign See the person, not the age', which features one of our Conservation Holiday leaders and long-term supporters of Trees for Life, Fay Blackburn.
Viva la beaver: Britain's population is beginning to thrive again Article in The Independent on 10th July 2008 about the plan to reintroduce beavers at Knapdale in Argyll, which quotes Trees for Life and Alan Watson Featherstone, but which wrongly states that Trees for Life will carry out the reintroduction - it is in fact being led by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.
Green charity's work nets a cash boost. Article in the Forres Gazette on 2nd July 2008 about the £10,000 donation we have received from Standard Life.
June 2008
Debates on return of wild animals News story on the BBC News website about the conference, Wild,Free and Coming Back, that we're co-hosting at Findhorn on 16-17 September 2008.
Charity in huge north trees planting move Article in the Press & Journal on 11th June 2008 about our commitment to plant 250,000 trees by the end of 2009.
May 2008
Scottish Beaver Trial a "tremendous step forward" - our press release about the Scottish Government's decision to approve a trial reintroduction of European beavers is featured on the web site.
Scottish Beaver Trial a "tremendous step forward" - our press release about the Scottish Government's decision to approve a trial reintroduction of European beavers is featured on the web site.
2007
December 2007
Listen to Trees for Life Executive Director Alan Watson Featherstone talking about the loss of the Caledonian Forest on
BBC Radio 4's Making History programme, in a piece about the history of the Caledonian Forest broadcast on 11th December 2007.
The
recording can be heard on the Making History
web page, by clicking on the link that says 'Listen to this programme in full'. The piece which features Trees for Life begins
at 17 minutes into the 30 minute programme.
September 2007
The Highland Aspen Group and Trees for Life are working to boost numbers of aspen in the highlands. See the
introduction on Scotland Outdoors' Landward, or
watch the video.
August 2007
Hear
Alan Watson Featherstone, Trees for Life's founder, speaking about his
inspiration and work to restore the Caledonian Forest with radio presenter
Clare Balding, and Sandra Reid of the Forestry Commission Scotland as they
take in the sights and wildlife of Glen Affric in 'Ramblings',
a half hour programme on BBC Radio 4 broadcast on 3rd August 2007. The
recording can be heard on the Ramblings web page, by clicking on the
link there to Listen to this programme in full.
April 2007
Call for the lynx to walk the wilds again. Sunday Telegraph article from 15 April 2007, quoting Trees for Life's Adam Powell.
February 2007, I Love Pine
Don't pine, love a tree on Valentine's Day on thisisnorthscotland.co.uk
Perfect alternative, ethical gift for Valentine's Day on UKPRwire.com
Saying 'I love you' with a heart full of affection and carbon offset on thescotsman.scotsman.com
The Perfect alternative gift for Valentine's Day on the United Nations Environment Programme's Billion Tree Campaign Site
Go Green for Love in environment.guardian.co.uk
January 2007
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.
2003 and earlier
August 2003
Once bitten, twice shy: Article in The Guardian from 6th August 2003 about Highland midges, quoting Alan Watson Featherstone about a possible link between forest loss and increased midge numbers.
March 2002
Repair work: Activists take on Earth restoration. Article in The Guardian from 13th March 2002, quoting Alan Watson Featherstone on the need for ecological restoration to become the central task for humanity in the 21st century.
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