Posted on 14/02/2023 13:35
Looks like a major project to restore some of our British temperate rainforests. Last years trip to Scotland and a visit to the west coast rainforests was a fabulous experience and one I would recommend, so much nature witnessed and the return of some species in these now protected areas are flourishing. We need more of the same!
Posted on 14/02/2023 19:42 by FishermanUnfortunately most of the "tree" planting schemes are Sitka spruce. Just repeating the mistakes of the 70's as they chase the grants.
Posted on 14/02/2023 20:16
Totally wrong, not these ones. Those you mention were not mistakes at all, they were deliberately formulated for profiteering and had no nature based advantages whatsoever but there again we all knew that didn’t we! Well most of us did!
Native trees and flora only in these rainforest plans, but there again you know that, Fish don’t you!
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Posted on 15/02/2023 11:24
Mine was a general assertion pf what is happening. I know the Ardnamurchan peninsular and the areas round Loch Sunart quite well and the native woodlands there. Very different to the vast green sterile acerages here in Wales, many now being felled releasing the so called stored in CO2 and being replanted with more Sitkas.
Posted on 15/02/2023 11:24 by FishermanMine was a general assertion pf what is happening. I know the Ardnamurchan peninsular and the areas round Loch Sunart quite well and the native woodlands there. Very different to the vast green sterile acerages here in Wales, many now being felled releasing the so called stored in CO2 and being replanted with more Sitkas.
Posted on 15/02/2023 18:57
The areas you talk of fish are not those in the project, they are not linked in any way and have no connections. We must not confuse the two but sadly some will deliberately do so. They are wrong to do this and possibly have a negative agenda and their own axe to grind. Let’s celebrate that which is good for our native wildlife and the efforts to protect, develop and grow these ancient habitats for future generations.
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Posted on 20/02/2023 19:07
Another restoration project that hopefully as multiple beneficial aspects.
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Posted on 24/02/2023 09:32
For those of us interested in habitat restoration and visiting nature venues in our leisure time this article may be of interest.
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/jun/05/my-stay-at-a-devon-rewilding-farm-wildlife-holiday
Club sites and CLs are also nearby.
This scientific paper too and an event to follow or attend this summer.
https://www.newscientist.com/tours/science-rewilding-weekender-coombeshead/
Posted on 09/06/2023 22:03
Some interesting initiatives here for farmers and gardeners alike.
Posted on 26/06/2023 17:33
Amazing restoration and rewilding efforts here pays dividends. The culling of deer previously kept at an artificial high density for the hunting fraternity has resulted in an all round benefit for nature.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-65820467
Our visit to the Green Lochan last year was truly delightful. Much of the Cairngorms would once have looked like this and have been species rich. Well worth it, more needed.
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Posted on 10/07/2023 20:22
As the science moves ever on we may now need to add Land Sparing to those terms like Rewilding and Restoration in the discussions. This latest approach makes some sense and is worth consideration. With all three approaches now very active it’s more likely that our understanding of the essential ways forward will become apparent. We can’t afford to sit back on old rather archaic unhelpful practices and not move forward.
Interesting reading here!
mickysf
Motorhomer from South Humberside