The aim of the project is to create and restore at least 100 hectares of river woodlands, involving the planting of at least 110,000 trees. The work will be carried out by three organisations partnering with the Scottish Wildlife Trust; he Spey Catchment Initiative, Tweed Forum and Kyle of Sutherland Rivers Trust. Director of Conservation at the Scottish Wildlife Trust, Sarah Robinson says they hope to remedy that situation with the ‘generous’ funding. Riverwoods will also offer a grant scheme to provide financial support for the design of at least nine other river woodland creation plans. As well as delivering practical conservation work, the project also aims to reconnect communities across Scotland with their river woodlands.

Source: The Herald October 09, 2024 20:59 UTC