In 2008, Trees for Life’s supporters helped to buy Dundreggan, a 10,000 acre expanse of land near Loch Ness, to restore native woodlands and wildlife habitats.

It is a very special place, with wildflower meadows and aspen woods along the River Moriston, rising through ancient Caledonian pinewoods to the mires, lochans and heathlands on the higher mountain slopes. The richness and diversity of wildlife we’ve found at Dundreggan is astonishing. Over 4,000 species have been discovered, with some found nowhere else in the UK. This wonderful variety of wildlife results from the diversity of habitats at Dundreggan. Sadly, having been managed previously as a sporting estate, few of these habitats are in good condition.

Each sponsored acre helped to:

• Expand Caledonian pinewoods for a huge range of plants and animals from the humble wood ant to the magnificent golden eagle.
• Create woodland glades and wildflower meadows where strawberry spiders, butterflies and bees can thrive.
• Protect the wee trees of the montane woodlands which support upland birds and rare insects.
• Restore wetlands and mires for water voles, dragonflies and damselflies.
• Link native woodlands across the region to create forest habitat networks where wildlife can roam freely again.

Please note, we no longer offer the option to sponsor an acre at Dundreggan, previously sponsored acres up to Mar 2024 can be viewed below.