Scotland is actually the nation with more loose in trees in trees within the UK, since 2000. According to Global Forest Watch, it has lost 308,000 ha of tree cover. And that given the agricultural and farming revolution had already cleared most of the land.
In 1900, only about 5% of Scotland’s land area was wooded. Large-scale afforestation had increased this figure to about 17% by the early 21st century. Nowadays, though, Scotland wants to be a ‘rewilding nation’.
Therefore, several conservation organisations, including Trees for Life, have joined strengths to recover wild spaces. They aim to restore 30% of Scotland; it includes restoring and expanding woodlands, moorlands, peatlands, rivers and marine habitats.”
In Nature each species depends on others for feeding, breeding or shelter; the failure of one species has a cascading effect on others. Moreover, according to RSPB, the UK ranks 189th out of 218 countries for biodiversity intactness. Rewilding recognises Nature’s power to heal itself and reestablish these connections.
Steve Micklewright, Trees for Life chief executive, described the duo’s achievement as impressive. He added: “We want to thank Michael for walking across Canada for the last nine months and raising so much money for our work rewilding the Highlands.
“His journey is a powerful reminder that rewilding offers hope for tackling the nature and climate emergencies while benefiting people and local communities.”