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Community tree planting at Gleann Shìldeag

Come along to Gleann Shìldeag to help us restore and expand Scotland’s rainforest!

Gleann Shìldeag, Strathcarron

Get outdoors and help plant a thriving native woodland.

Credit: John Macpherson / WTML

Join us for a day of community tree planting to help us restore and expand Scotland’s rainforest!

Our second phase of tree planting at Gleann Shìldeag will get underway this spring, with over 300,000 trees to be planted around the glen. Come along to get involved and find out more about the ‘Our Rainforest Futures’ project, which aims to empower and inspire local communities to take care of this special habitat.

We will meet at 10am and head to the tree planting area for a short demo before we start planting. You are welcome to plant trees for as long as you wish, until 12.30 when we will be wrapping up as a group.

This is a free event but booking in advance via Eventbrite is essential.

Don't forget

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Warm, waterproof outdoor clothing and walking boots are advised.

There will be limited facilities and no toilets on site. The nearest public toilets are in the village in Shieldaig.

We will be taking photos and video at this event but you'll be able to opt out on the day should you wish. Images will only be used to benefit the work of the Woodland Trust.

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

 

When and where

  • Date: Saturday 1 March, 10am-12.30pm.
  • Price: free, but donations to support the management of our woodlands are welcome.
  • Location: Gleann Shìldeag, Strathcarron, Scottish Highlands.
    What3Words location: strikers.lend.darts.
    Grid reference: NG 84626 48505.
    Please meet near the layby at the top of Gleann Shìldeag, just off the A896.
  • Parking: please note there is limited parking available along the glen. Further details will be sent to attendees nearer the time.
  • Access: our planting site is in a remote area with few facilities and therefore may not suit all groups. The ground and terrain will be challenging and wet. There are no formal paths, although the planting area is near the end of the road.
  • Dogs: well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Please note

This event may be postponed or cancelled in extreme weather.

How to book

This is a free event but booking in advance via Eventbrite is essential.

Please contact CarolineAusten@woodlandtrust.org.uk if you have any questions about the day.