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About this project

This project is Woodland Carbon Code validated.

As a non-intervention project, this woodland is to be left to itself now that the trees have been planted. Natural processes will determine what grows where with very little/no intervention from us.

It was planted on previous pasture land, and now provides significant biodiversity, landscape and community benefits including an important habitat for Hen Harrier. As part of the project design, amendments were made to accommodate buffer zones and to maintain foraging areas for Hen Harrier by limiting planting along the main watercourse. The woodland is in a Special Protection Area (SPA) and forms part of the Strath Carnaig and Strath Fleet Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSi), which supports Hen Harrier breeding.

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Biodiversity uplift

This woodland will restore and rejuvenate habitats to support the increase and variety of flora and fauna in the area. In particular, Acheilidh will provide habitat for Hen Harrier and eventually species like pine marten, red squirrel, black grouse and Scottish Crossbill.

Diversify income for landowners

The project uses carbon finance from Pending Issuance Units (PIUs) to bridge the first-year cashflow gap caused by taking land out of production and to incentivise a change in land use.

Habitat expansion

Native pinewoods, known as Caledonian Pinewoods or the Caledonian Forest, once covered much of Scotland but now exist only in fragments. Despite this, they remain vital for many unique animals and plants. This new woodland will expand this crucial habitat.