SCOTLAND: The Big Picture
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Scottish #rewilding charity. Our vision is of a vast network of rewilded land & water across Scotland, where wildlife & people can flourish. #BigPicture
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A wander off the beaten track today. Great to see scattered but good sized regeneration high on a slope I hadn't walked across before. The trees are advancing ! Also nice that the developing regeneration is visible from a good distance these days.
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SCOTLAND: The Big Picture
Will you nominate us in the Benefact Group's 12 Days of Giving draw? 🎁
You can help towards action for #rewilding in Scotland by nominating us for an award of £1,000. You can do so here: bit.ly/40CzNvc
Thank you for your support!
Thrilled to announce SCOTLAND: The Big Picture as our second challenge host for #SACHA24 .
How might we influence people that the reintroduction of apex predators, such as lynx, will be of benefit to society?
Open to all The University of Edinburgh students. Apply via MyCareerHub: tinyurl.com/3etpkkez
“If it stops houses flooding and people’s lives being ruined then it’s got to be worth it.” Plans underway to see if #NatureBasedSolutions in Angus Hills could prevent low ground flooding. 👏Dee Ward of Rottal Estates NFU Scotland ScottishLand&Estates SCOTLAND: The Big Picture Nature Friendly Farming Network
At least 100 species of fungi and 130 species of lichens have been recorded on aspen in Scotland, as well as rare flora like aspen bristle-moss (so rare we don't yet have a photo of it!) #PaintingScotlandYellow will help a whole host of lifeforms flourish – not just aspen itself.
🤔about creating or restoring #Riverwoods ?
🎞️Don't miss this series of super films by SCOTLAND: The Big Picture showcasing the value of trees, floodplains & wildlife for rivers. bit.ly/47n1TgP
🌱 Riparian planting advice available from us & others.
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Balmoral Estate are just one of a number of land managers who are recognising the benefit of nature's messy, dynamic processes in the efforts to improve river conditions for salmon. So how are they putting it into practice? Watch: youtu.be/EFIloJEjEF0
#CreatingRiverwoods
The Lynx and Us eBook is now available FREE in our shop!
Lynx are largely unknown to us. How do these secretive hunters live? What do they eat? How do they get on with people?
Read the story and picture the return of #LynxToScotland for yourself: bit.ly/47AYAC9
Thinking of growing and planting your own #aspen grove? Aspen tolerates many conditions, but favours disturbed ground and plenty of moisture and light, with protection from browsers. Find advice on growing cuttings: bit.ly/48nZyTu
Trees for Life #PaintingScotlandYellow
Within the next year we hope to source 90% of all our #Rewilding Learning Hub food and supplies from within Scotland. That already includes fruit and veg that have been grown or foraged in our own back garden, and venison from our local hills!
#FoodMiles #EatLocal
eBook Giveaway 📗
It's easy to feel overwhelmed when faced with news of suffering ecosystems and struggling wildlife. But #rewilding brings hope, and we can all play a part, big or small. Start here – read #MeWilding for free using code MWFOC bit.ly/3QhZnB1
We're excited to say that #Riverwoods has received a Special Mention award at Big Syn International Film Festival - London 2023, a film festival showcasing stories created to inspire positive change.
Find out more about the Riverwoods film: scotlandbigpicture.com/riverwoods
For centuries, a tree species has been biding its time...
In this #Rewilding Story, writer Andrew Painting reflects on the recovery of aspen woodlands at Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve NTS in the #Cairngorms . Read it here:
scotlandbigpicture.com/photo-stories/…
Letting nature lead allows us to enjoy more surprises.
By giving ecosystems space to breathe and room to evolve, they'll become more resilient to our changing environment. Discover the #Northwoods Nine principles of #rewilding : scotlandbigpicture.com/the-northwoods…
We're delighted that #Riverwoods is an Official Selection in the Documentary Features category at the 2023 Big Syn International Film Festival - London - the world's biggest sustainability film festival.
#BigSynFilmFest23
More about Riverwoods: scotlandbigpicture.com/riverwoods
Inspiring to get a deeper insight into rewilding projects in Cairngorms National Park - and join a 'rewilding journey' run by SCOTLAND: The Big Picture
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/t… Cairngorms National Park Cairngorms Connect #ballintean Peter Cairns