Creating a legacy for Scotland’s ancient pinewoods
Our Pinewood Landscapes Programme is leading the recovery of our globally unique Caledonian pinewoods through cross-sector collaboration and restoration. Our native pinewoods support an abundance of wildlife, and are culturally and historically important to the people of Scotland.
Restoring Caledonian pinewoods
About 6,000 years ago an estimated 1.5 million hectares of Scotland was covered in rich native Caledonian pinewood. Now, less than 2% of this life-supporting habitat is left – in small and isolated fragments, often in poor condition. Many remnants are in danger of being lost forever.
Supporting native trees and Highland wildlife
Scotland’s Caledonian pinewoods have been shaped and valued by people for centuries, and are home to iconic Scottish wildlife such as red squirrels, golden eagles, capercaillie, wood ants and wildcats. Only by working together – across every sector – can we hope to save these iconic pinewoods.
Pinewood Landscapes Initiatives
Caledonian Pinewood Partnership
Working to boost restoration efforts with the aim of bringing surviving pinewoods into good condition and doubling their area by 2055.
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The first major study in over 60 years to assess the health and resilience of Scotland’s remaining pinewoods and identify the barriers to their recovery.
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Locating and assessing the health of Caledonian pinewood remnants across the Highlands.
View moreRewilding Landscapes
Discover more about our Rewilding Landscapes Programme – we’re rewilding at a landscape-scale, connecting habitats and restoring Scotland’s Caledonian forest.
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