The resilient but little-known tree: dwarf birch 🏔️

Our mountain woodland habitats are home to scarce wee trees like dwarf birch, and rare species of willow which thrive in the challenging conditions of the Scottish hills.

Watch to discover more about this special tree. 🌳

#DwarfBirch #MontaneScrub

Beavers have returned to Glen Affric, 400 years after their extinction in Scotland :beaver: A family of five beavers and a beaver pair were released last Friday at two sites on Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin in the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve 🦫

Full story 👇
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The graceful and fast-growing tree: #birch 🌿A pioneer of Scotland’s Caledonian forest, supporting wildlife and symbolising renewal.

From folklore to festivals, this remarkable tree shapes nature and culture alike.

Watch to explore its story. 🌳

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Spending time in nature isn’t just good for our bodies - it’s great for our minds too. 💚 On #WorldMentalHealthDay, take a moment to step outside: listen to the birds, wander through your local woods, or simply pause and breathe.

When we notice & care for nature, we all benefit. 🌱
#NatureConnection

One of the most flamboyant trees in the Caledonian forest: bird #cherry 🌿

Also called hagberry or hackberry, it thrives in damp soils alongside trees such as alder, birch, and rowan.

Watch to uncover the #beauty and lore of bird cherry.

The large and long-lived tree: #Scots pine 🌲

A keystone species of the #CaledonianForest - watch to explore how this remarkable tree connects nature, history and heritage.

5 ways you can support #rewilding in the #ScottishHighlands 🌲

Every action counts. Together, we can restore Scotland’s wild forests, return missing species, and connect more people with nature. 💚

A tree of protection and enchantment: rowan

Watch to see how folklore and forest intertwine.

#Rowan #MountainAsh #CaledonianForest

A tree of strength and story: #oak 🌳 Oaks can live for hundreds of years, supporting more wildlife than any other tree - from insects and lichens to birds and red squirrels.

Watch to explore how oak branches into both #myth and #ecology.