Based in Findhorn in the North East of Scotland Trees for Life is aiming to “restore a wild forest, which is there for its own sake, as a home for wildlife and to fulfil the ecological functions necessary for the wellbeing of the land itself. “

Today just 1% of the original Caledonian Forest of Scotland remains and thanks to overgrazing and deforrestation is fragmented and is struggling to regenerate naturally. It is Scotland’s equivalent of the rainforest needs our help.

At Trees for Life you can help by:

• Buying a Tree for £15
• Volunteering to help out at one of their work weeks.
• Or paying an annual subscription and become a member - reiecieveing a thrice-yearly newsletter, Caledonia Wild, including a species profile and a Trees for Life sticker. The woodland Trust also run a similar scheme where you can dedicate a tree or plot of woodland.

Global Trees is another company encourage us to plant trees.

The core aims of the non-profit company are to:explain global warming in plain English;allow people to calculate their carbon footprint and help reduce carbon emissions.

and reverse global warming by allowing individuals and organisations to plant trees.

Alternatively you can calculate your carbonemmissions at The Carbon Trust or buy trees from the Woodlands Trust.

Remember a Tree is for Life not just for Christmas