2023 has been a year of tremendous impact for us at The Future Forest Company! Together with our partners, we have made remarkable strides in conserving nature and contributing to the fight against climate change through our woodland creation, peatland restoration, nature conservation and nature-based carbon projects. 1,000,000 trees in the ground! This past year, … Continued
Get cosy after your winter woodland walk with a cup of delicious Chocolate Tree Hot Chocolate! On the last day of our ‘Walking in a Winter Woodland’ series, we’re excited to share this delicious giveaway! Chocolate Tree has created award-winning organic craft chocolate since 2005. Their mission is to protect biodiversity making a positive impact … Continued
Mushrooms may be at their most prolific in autumn, but some marvellous specimens can be found all year round. This winter, why not make mushroom-spotting part of your woodland walks! Why are mushrooms important? Fungi, which produce mushrooms, play a hugely important role within our ecosystems, helping to recycle nutrients from dead and decaying organic … Continued
We’re back with part seven of our ‘Walking in a Winter Woodland’ blog and giveaway series! This time, we’re excited to share a Made in the Glen giveaway with you! Treat yourself with this ethical gift box that will bring the Highlands right into your bathroom. Made in the Glen was founded by three sisters; … Continued
Stay hydrated on your winter woodland walk with a set of Black+Blum Explorer bottles! Founded over 20 years ago by Dan Black and Martin Blum, Black+Blum is a UK-based sustainable company. They specialise in high-quality and durable food containers, drinkware and accessories. Every Black+Blum product is uniquely designed in London, where each detail is carefully … Continued
On your next winter woodland walk, stay fuelled with this delicious Forest Feast goody bag giveaway! Forest Feast is a team of explorers and innovators whose mission is to make utterly delicious snacks. They find the best ingredients and handcraft them into the most irresistible treats for you to discover. Forest Feast believe better snacking … Continued
‘It is impossible to reverse nature loss, address the climate crisis and develop sustainable economies without forests,’ said WWF Global Forests Lead Fran Price this week, upon the release of the 2023 Forest Pathways Report from WWF & the Forest Declaration Assessment. The report highlights that despite pledges made at COP26 two years ago to … Continued
There is no let-up in the decline of the UK’s wildlife, according to the State of Nature Report 2023. The report uses data from biological monitoring and recording schemes to show the status of wildlife in the UK. The 2023 report also repeats the claim from 2019’s report that the UK is ‘one of the … Continued
Here in the UK, tree planting season spans from December to April, our team are busy with ground preparations ahead of planting. A lot of background work needs to take place before the ground is ready for the new saplings to be planted. We want to ensure that every tree we plant has the best … Continued
On 22nd May 2022, the International Day for Biological Diversity took place. Biodiversity and nature are everything we stand for here at The Future Forest Company. We create and maintain systems to protect habitats, restore ecosystems and encourage local biodiversity to flourish. “Without biodiversity, there is no future for humanity” -Prof David Macdonald, Oxford University The biodiversity … 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
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
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is #ChooseToChallenge We caught up with Shireen Chambers MBE FICFor Executive Director at the Institute of Chartered Foresters to get to the root of why forestry is still predominantly pale, male and stale and how she’s challenging the “hairy men in checked shirts” stereotype. With over forty years … Continued
Ewan Miles & Rachel French of Nature Scotland run Mull Wildlife Experiences with a focus on conservation and education. Ewan has been providing wildlife experiences on Mull for ten years. Rachel who was the Mull Eagle Watch Ranger for three years, now helps with wildlife tours on Mull, plus she’s a primary school teacher and forest … Continued
Tristan Gooley is a natural navigator, award-winning author and explorer. Tristan has led expeditions on five continents, spent time with the Tuareg, Bedouin and Dayak in some of the remotest places on Earth and pioneered a renaissance in the art of natural navigation. Ditching a map for the signs and clues provided by nature. Tristan … Continued
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