Donate Search Scotland’s wild forests are filled with awe inspiring trees, plants and animals – but that’s not all. Home Into the Forest Habitats and Ecology In this section learn about the ecology of the forest, woodland habitats, human impacts and the techniques we use to restore the forest. Ecology Ecology Back to Ecology Tree bark Goat moth trees Aphids Symbiosis Seed dispersal Predation Pollination Plant galls Parasitism Natural disturbance Mycorrhizas Mimicry Hummocks Homes and refuges Herbivory Fungi An ungrazed island Dung Decomposition and decay Dead wood Carrion Camouflage Woodland habitats Woodland habitats Back to Habitats Mountain woodland Bog woodland Riparian woodland Native pinewoods Human impacts Human impacts Back to Human impacts Overgrazing Non-native species Habitat fragmentation Deforestation Forest restoration techniques Forest restoration techniques Back to Forest restoration techniques Deer management Removal of non-native trees Rhododendron control Fencing Native tree planting Support our work Our vision is of a revitalised wild forest in the Highlands of Scotland, providing space for wildlife to flourish and communities to thrive. Plant a tree Donate Newsletter Signup Contact us Work with us Policies treesforlifeuk @treesforlifeuk Dundreggan Instagram © 2021. Trees for Life is a registered Scottish charity – number SC021303. A company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland – company No. SC143304, with registered offices at The Park, Findhorn Bay, Forres, Moray, IV36 3TH. VAT No. GB369350669 Images on this page copyright Alan Watson Featherstone, Chris Aldridge and Trees for Life