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About us
Our vision for Scotland
We're working to create a Scotland where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. Find out what this means in practice, how we are making it happen on our land and with our partners, and how we can help you.
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Partnerships
Aviva
We’re working with Aviva to deliver nature-based solutions to climate change across the UK.
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Woodland Trust Wood
Lang Craigs
Dumbarton
250.71 ha (619.50 acres)
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Trees woods and wildlife
Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle
One of the most serious forestry pests in Europe. If left uncontrolled, the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle has the potential to cause significant damage to the UK’s forestry and timber industries.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Pear
First introduced around AD 995, the diverse and delicious pear is a favourite with wildlife and people alike.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Deadly nightshade
Attractive, psychoactive, dangerous. Found in scrub and woodland, the deadly nightshade lives up to its name. Though highly poisonous, it feeds woodland animals and even has medicinal properties.
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Support us
The Man Who Planted Trees - KS2 assembly
Inspire your pupils with this thought-provoking tale that shows how one person's actions can make a lasting difference. This assembly can also support your school's tree-planting activities.
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Support us
The power of trees - KS3 assembly
Inspire secondary students with this presentation about the incredible way trees benefit people and the planet. This assembly can also support your school's tree-planting activities.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Southern wood ant
Acid-spraying insects with a soft side. Southern wood ants roam our woods in huge gangs and have a surprising approach to finding their favourite food.
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Trees woods and wildlife
Blue tit
The blue tit might be famed for its bright, bold plumage, but it’s much more than just a pretty face. Spot it performing acrobatic displays while on the hunt for juicy caterpillars.