The deforestation of Scotland unfolded over hundreds of years, beginning in the early 18th century when trees were felled on a massive scale for fuel and buildings. In the early 19th century, more trees were cleared to make space for farming. By the 1950s, only about 1 percent of the original Caledonian Forest—the forest that once covered most of Scotland—remained, according to Richard Bunting, a spokesperson for the Scottish nonprofit Trees for Life. “But we have the space, the wealth, the experience, and the global responsibility to rewild,” Bunting says.
n the 1960s, Scotland’s reforestation efforts began in earnest, starting with Glen Affric, now a nature reserve 15 miles from Loch Ness. Since then, more than 15 percent of Scotland has been restored. There are currently dozens of projects taking place throughout the country. But people like Bunting want to go even further.
We need more of this. A lot more!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/scotland-is-poised-to-become-the-world-s-first-rewilding-nation/ar-AAWv2bO?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=2bdfc6b4d262447fb7e3432b8ca841c4
@mchill
Same thing happened here in the US also in the 18th century, denuding thousands of square miles of forest to fuel iron works. I don't know how we can post photos of denuded lands but if you google denuded forests for iron works you see a LOT of photos from century 19.