Rewild Dundreggan in beautiful Glenmoriston

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“My week at Dundreggan was one of the most rewarding and inspiring experiences in my life. I’ve learnt so much about trees, nature in general and this incredible country. My body, mind and soul have been nourished and stimulated – I’m returning home fitter with a clearer mind and inspired to use what I’ve learned to make my home from a better place for nature.”

Sarah Hayward

Take part in a variety of exciting activities to help restore the Caledonian forest. Plus, learn about rewilding and forest restoration.

 

Dundreggan is the Trees for Life flagship rewilding estate. Near Loch Ness in beautiful Glenmoriston, this 10,000-acre expanse of spectacular land was purchased by Trees for Life in 2008.

 

Dundreggan contains substantial areas of ancient woodlands, including remnants of the original Caledonian forest, superb birch-juniper woodlands and the largest expanse of dwarf birch in Scotland. By planting trees at Dundreggan and encouraging natural regeneration, we aim to create an unbroken native woodland link between Glenmoriston and Glen Affric. Our ambition is to develop Dundreggan into one of Scotland’s finest native woodlands, abundant in wildlife, and protected for generations to come.

 

The work

Your week here will comprise of three days practical conservation tasks; such as tree planting, the removal of invasive tree species and possibly other duties, including fence maintenance and surveying. Each week will also include two days working in our tree nursey.

Our planting is presently focused in an old plantation site on the western edge of the Dundreggan estate. A reasonable level of fitness is required as the terrain is rough and boggy.

Accommodation

Accommodation is located in Dundreggan Lodge. The lodge is situated on the southern boundary of Dundreggan, overlooking the River Moriston. This comfortable and warm building has three bunkrooms, a well appointed kitchen, a large lounge/dining area, two en-suite shower rooms and two other shower/toilets. There is hot water for the end of a hard day’s work, and drying areas for wet clothes.

The Common Room has a large wood burner for cosy evenings in – and on clear evenings we can light the fire outside. You will also have access to our growing library and equipment such as camera traps, microscope, bat detectors, and moth traps.