Volunteering in Scotland "Trees for life"

Trees for life provides an opportunity to participate in the restoration of the ancient Caledonian forest and invites volunteers.

Previously, the Caledonian Forest covered much of the north and northwest of Scotland and was home to a large number of rare species of animals and plants. Now the forest is in a deplorable state: only a small part of it survived, and soil erosion prevents young trees from growing. The goal of the Trees for life program is to preserve the Caledonian forest and its inhabitants. Volunteers of the program have already planted over a million trees.

Volunteers over 18 years of age with a good level of physical fitness can work in the Caledonian Forest. Physically challenged volunteers can also take part in the restoration of the Caledonian Forest by sowing and sorting seeds or working with seedlings.

Volunteers stay in the Caledonian Forest for a week. No more than ten volunteers work at the same time. Accommodation, vegetarian or vegan food, and transportation from Inverness is provided.Volunteers live in a cozy house with a kitchen and a bathroom. Volunteers work from 9 am to 5 pm, Wednesday is a day off.

Working in the forest includes planting trees as well as eliminating non-native tree species such as spruce and pine. Some areas of the Caledonian Forest suffer from the dominance of the rhododendron, which also needs to be eliminated. Volunteers can also do research on squirrels and build fences for young trees. In addition to working in the forest itself, volunteers can do sowing and sorting of seeds and work with seedlings. Cooking food, collecting firewood and cleaning are also volunteers' responsibilities.

You can select a date and apply at link.