It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The Christmas holidays are a great time to spot winter wildlife and get out for a refreshing festive walk. Keep your eyes peeled for woodland residents, a pursuit made all the easier now that the trees have shed their leaves. Welcome birds arriving for the winter months, … Continued
The hedgehog was voted Britain’s Favourite Wild Mammal, but despite that it is in trouble and hedgehog numbers have been declining for many years. The decline is so bad that hedgehogs have recently been classified as “Vulnerable to Extinction”. They are often referred to as the “gardener’s friend” and most of us are thrilled to … Continued
Red squirrels are one of Scotland’s most loved animals, and most of the UK population is found here. Today there are still many places in Scotland where you could encounter a red squirrel, from the conifer forests of Galloway, to the Atlantic hazel woodlands of Argyll, to the country estates of Tayside or the Caledonian … Continued
Lindsay our Head of Ecology took a trip up to the Glenaros Estate to assess the wildlife and the land. Lindsay has been working in ecology for over 30 years; has a degree in Ecological Sciences from the University of Edinburgh and a Masters in Environmental Impact Assessment from University of Wales, Aberystwyth. We caught … Continued
In 2015, the United Nations member states signed up to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At the core of this agenda are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs were created to protect the planet by sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change; and to protect the people of … Continued
COP26, the world’s biggest climate conference will be held in Glasgow, UK this November. World leaders will come together at COP26 to tackle the climate crisis. How much do you know about COP26? Test your knowledge with our quiz! COP26 QUIZ 1. COP26 means the 26th Conference of the Parties (signatories of the United Nations … Continued
As the beauty industry embraces the move towards a more sustainable future, The Future Forest Company is proud to partner with Estée Lauder Companies UK & Ireland. Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) are planting over 8000 trees – a tree for every employee and, on the year of the organisation’s 75th Anniversary, 100 trees for every … Continued
Professor Martin Bidartondo works at the Department of Life Sciences, Imperial College London. He is also an Honorary Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Martin does research in Mycology, Environmental Science, Evolutionary Biology and Ecology. We caught up with Martin to dig a little deeper into the relationship between fungi and forests. Could … Continued
Our tree planting partner Wires Glasses are changing how eyewear is made and worn. Each pair of glasses is sustainably designed in London and handcrafted in Italy from a single piece of metal wire and 3D printed parts. Founded by model and environmental activist Lily Cole, Wires are serious about sustainability. We caught up with the team at Wires to … Continued
Dave Sexton is the RSPB Scotland officer on the Isle of Mull and has lived there with his family since 2003. His main role is to monitor the island’s white-tailed eagles which have made the islands their home since they first bred there in 1985. Working with The Future Forest Company, Dave is currently monitoring … Continued
We all know the feeling – you’ve been indoors too long, sat staring at your screen for too long. Stress levels are rising, energy levels are dipping, you’ve run out of coffee… It’s time to try forest bathing! Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is on the rise in the UK – even the Duchess of Cambridge … Continued
From helping us to relax to boosting our productivity, listening to bird song, in particular the dawn chorus has countless benefits. At The Future Forest Company we have a wide variety of birds living in our forests, from majestic sea eagles to beautiful robins so we wanted to take a moment to celebrate International Dawn … Continued
What is sustainable forestry? what’s life-cycle? we ask Eilidh Forster, PhD in Environmental Science and Forestry at Bangor University to explain. Eilidh discusses the importance of restoring balance, why it’s vital that we increase UK woodland cover and her vision for the future for forests. Could you explain a little about the basic principles of … Continued
This World Water Day we explore the role of water within our forests with Melissa Hoskings, Head of Land Management, Severn Rivers Trust. We look at why water is important for new forests, flood prevention and the local environment. In our natural spaces, water can provide peace, growth and preservation. Today, water is under extreme … Continued
Ruthe Davies is the Trees and Woodlands Officer at the City of Edinburgh Council specialising in Forestry and Natural Heritage. We discuss urban forestry, how city trees play a vital role in reversing climate change by reducing extreme temperatures, reducing the impact of flooding and providing clean air for residents. Can you tell us about the importance of … Continued
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