EXPLORING SCOTLAND'S RAINFOREST | one of the world's most unique forest habitats
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Published 2022-11-16
Scottish forests have a very special place in my heart so I am especially excited to share this video with you! I hope you enjoy.
Charities mentioned in the video:
Trees for Life: treesforlife.org.uk/
Alliance for Scotland's Rainforest: savingscotlandsrainforest.org.uk/
The Woodland Trust: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/
RSPB: www.rspb.org.uk/
Places in the video:
The Wee Bothy: www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/52809316?source_impression_…
Ariundle Oakwood National Nature Reserve: www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/scotlands-nation…
Lost Rainforests of Britain Map: map.lostrainforestsofbritain.org/
Resources:
British Rainforests:
lostrainforestsofbritain.org/
www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/21/exclus…
www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/…
Caledonian forest:
treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/the-caledonian…
Grouse Moors:
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/bird-of-pr…
www.thenational.scot/news/18841464.grouse-shooting…
www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/05/britai…
www.scotsman.com/news/environment/rewilding-scotla…
All Comments (21)
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I hadn’t realised the extent of the grouse shooting, nor the extent of the damage it causes the land. It would be wonderful to go back, in a time machine, to see these rainforest at their height, to see just how beautiful and extensive they were.
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Thank you for this beautifully shot and produced documentation of both the magical rainforest and the tragic mismanagement of land. Our choice is simple; we either take care of our environment or it will stop taking care of us.
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Here in South Devon England, we have many rainforests segments. Most are expanding (slowly). There is a big effort and woods are starting to connect together (slowly). It would be wonderful to see you on Dartmoor, here are many rainforests, but the moor remains in large part , a wasteland. Dartmoor must re-wild.
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Fascinating…. Thank you for posting this…. I’m a great believer in rewilding scotland
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Very insightful video from my favourite area of Scotland. Ardnamurchan is a haven for wildlife and I've been going up there for over 30 years since I was a kid. This year we saw slow worms in the area you were in and Otters, Sea Eagles and much more over the rest of the holiday. My two wee girls thought it was amazing!! You are absolutely right though. Something needs to be done to re-introduce these forests as they are far too scarce.
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Informative, chilling, hopeful, and beautiful at the same time. Thank you for a most excellent video!
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Finally a video of exploring a forest without a stupid scary twist 😮💨
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Thank you for this insightful video! I lived in Glasgow for a year and really enjoyed exploring Scotland‘s wild sites. I didn’t know however, how interlinked the grouse shooting and privatisation of the land was with slow progress on forest restoration efforts. It’s a shame that profits of the few stand in the way of common goods. Thanks for sharing insights!
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Beautiful video and accurate summary of the nature of Scotland.
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I too have always craved wild woodlands. When I retired, I moved almost 1,000 miles northward to live in a rain forested area of SW Washington state. Perfectly constant to live amongst misses, lichen & funghi.
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Wow, thank you for this very interesting information, I did not know that Scotland has its own rain forest 😉. Let's hope that in the future it will cover a wider area again🙏. Beautiful autumn pictures of the forest👍🍁🌳🍂!
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This was so informative Alexandra. I didn't know the extent of grouse shooting.
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I recommend reading "The Book of Trespass" by Nick Hayes. I found it very useful in gaining insight into the mindset that created the large estates in the UK.
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This was absolutely phenomenal! Thanks you so much for exposing this! You are a beautiful soul! Much love and respect from the USA❣️
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A brilliant video. You have packed so much into 10 minutes. An excellent summary of the temperate rainforests (and ancient Caledonian forests) in Scotland, the reasons for their demise, the threats they face, what can be done to restore these forests and the key organisations leading this restoration. I came across your video because I have just finished reading Guy Shrubsole's book. I am glad I did and will now watch your other videos. Many thanks for making this excellent video
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Love the sound of the water running. And the soft rich colours ...
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Your videos are excellent Alexandra. This is great that you promote the agenda for re-wilding. Love from England SW.
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I just found your channel and adore all these videos ❤ Scotland is such a beautiful country.
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Thanks for sharing the info! I had no idea that is why most of Scotland is wide open. I thought it was all farming. If you love rainforests you would love western Canada. They are a religious experience for anyone who loves the land. We spend a lot of time sailing to many forests and exploring them like you have, and sharing those adventures on this platform as well. Forests really do make life much more enjoyable and full <3
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Land reform should be a major issue for the Scottish.
