Ardtornish Estate & The University of Edinburgh join to expand native woodland and restore peatland
The Ecosystems Knowledge Network (EKN) have shared news about this new partnership. The University of Edinburgh and Ardtornish – a West Highland estate - are setting up a 'living laboratory' where the impact of environmental improvement projects will be monitored long-term. Project benefits include significant research opportunities for academics and students at [...]
Field Notes: Young people and nature
Sandwood Conservation officer Lynn Munro reports on a fun community engagement programme in this John Muir Trust news item (21 Dec 2023) . This involved working with local partners to engage young people in wild places and the John Muir Award. Read about how young students from the age or [...]
Saobhaidhean of the Gàidhealtachd
In this Scotland’s Nature blog post (29 July 2023), Roddy Maclean explores the widespread presence of the element saobhaidh ‘animal den’ within the Highland landscape. Leugh ann an Gàidhlig / Read in Gaelic
Re:Green in the Highlands
Re:Green is a conservation and youth leadership programme for 18-24-year olds taking place in remote areas of the Scottish Highlands on 2 and 4 week placements. Young people will help restore Scottish Rainforest, get a crash course on climate campaigning, and take on some of the UK’s most challenging and [...]
Teenagers embrace the wild
The John Muir Trust share news of this Junior Rangers launch, with students from 2 Highland High schools joining their year-long Junior Ranger Programme.
