Scotland’s rainforest is in trouble. It covers a mere 2% of Scotland’s woodland. Urgent action is required to protect this important international habitat at risk of being lost forever.
Where is Scotland’s rainforest?
There are temperate rainforests in Scotland. Once they covered a large area of Scotland. Today they are rare and found on the west coast of Scotland. They are part of the hyper-oceanic zone.
Fragmented today these ancient native woodlands provide the perfect habitat for red squirrels and some of the rarest bryophytes and lichens in Western Europe. There are many scientists and organisations working to not only save these remaining rainforests but help expand these native woodlands through natural regeneration and rewilding.
The aim of the Scottish Rainforest Education Centre is wherever possible to support these activities. Using the centre as a base for scientists and their invaluable research. Through lectures and courses at the centre educate the wider community and school children about the importance of not only protecting the Rainforest but expanding the woodlands.
And that there are many opportunities for employment managing these woodlands long term. The centre will facilitate the running of these courses.
The centre will be a Rainforest Hub
The centre will cooperate directly with the Woodland Trust Scotland and the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest. And reach out to all the organisations and individuals working to protect Rainforests in Scotland. The centre will provide educational opportunities for the community.