The Millennium Forest for Scotland was one of the most visionary and far-reaching initiatives set up in this country to mark the turn of the millennium. Its aims were twofold – to help bring about significant physical restoration of our native woodland cover and to re-establish social, cultural and economic links between communities and their local woods.
It was supported by the Millennium Commission from its inception in 1994 to the practical completion of its portfolio of projects in 2001. Although the main period of activity is past, this support continues for several years to secure the establishment of the living and growing resource.

Where is the Millennium Forest for Scotland? The Millennium Forest is far more than one woodland. It comprises 80 individual projects working on nearly 400 woodland sites, spread across the length and breadth of Scotland. The work carried out has been varied - planting new trees, fencing out grazing animals to allow regeneration or building footpaths to enable people to enjoy the woods. Each project has represented a partnership between individuals and organisations as diverse as government bodies, local authorities, environmental charities and local community groups.

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