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Camusluinie
This new native woodland in Scotland connects with earlier planting to expand habitat networks, boost biodiversity, and support carbon capture, all while enhancing the natural landscape for people and wildlife alike.
Set in the wild and beautiful landscape of Ross-shire, Camusluinie is a new native woodland planted in 2021 to restore lost habitats and revive natural ecosystems. Bordering earlier planting from 2014 and existing woodland, the project is designed to extend habitat networks and strengthen biodiversity across the hills above the Kyle of Lochalsh.
The woodland features a carefully chosen mix of downy birch, rowan, alder, willow and Scots pine, echoing the tree cover that once dominated the region. These native species support a diverse range of wildlife, from pine martens and black grouse to lichens and fungi that thrive in the area’s unique oceanic climate.
Low-density planting around the woodland edge creates shelter and feeding opportunities for birds and small mammals, while watercourses flowing through the site help manage rainwater and provide valuable habitat. With no planned intervention, the woodland will be left to grow and evolve naturally, improving connectivity and building long-term ecological resilience.
This project is expected to sequester 12,840 tonnes of CO₂ over 65 years, helping to tackle climate change while restoring native forest in a historically deforested landscape.
Certified under the Woodland Carbon Code, the UK’s government-backed standard for carbon-funded woodland creation.
2024
2021
Species mix
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*Predominantly native broadleaves
Co-benefits
Biodiversity uplift
Native broadleaf species will support a rich mix of wildlife, from lichens and fungi to birds and mammals, helping restore a more diverse and balanced upland ecosystem.
Habitat corridors
The woodland links existing native planting and mature trees, creating continuous habitat that allows species to move, forage, and breed more freely across the landscape.
Flood mitigation
New planting will slow rainwater run-off and help stabilise soils on sloped terrain, reducing pressure on downstream watercourses and improving local water resilience.
Public access
The site supports outdoor access, encouraging people to engage with nature in a tranquil, ecologically rich landscape that contributes to community wellbeing.
Our involvement
Camusluinie is a great example of how upfront investment, flexible funding structures, and long-term collaboration can help landowners unlock the full potential of woodland creation. Forest Carbon supported the landowner from early planning through to successful credit sale.
Step 1
Led the path to certification
We began by assessing the site’s eligibility for Woodland Carbon Code certification, identifying both its potential and practical barriers. Before validation or credit issuance, we committed to purchasing a portion of the anticipated carbon units. This gave the landowners early financial certainty and reduced their upfront risk. Forest Carbon pioneered this kind of pre-validation investment in the UK.
Step 2
Guided successful certification
We led the project through one of the first Woodland Carbon Code validations, managing documentation, data, and process to ensure full compliance and timely approval.
Step 3
Connected values with action
Once credits were issued, we helped bring the project to market and facilitated its full sale to organisations aligned with UK-based nature recovery. We managed contracts and handled the transaction process from start to finish.
Step 4
Ensured long-term success
We continue to support the project through funding ongoing verification under the Woodland Carbon Code, helping ensure its climate and biodiversity benefits are realised well into the future.
Project status
Registered
Aiming for verification, but planting and verification are yet to occur.
Validated
Planted. An initial quality check has been carried out by a third party.
Verified
Meets Code standards, verified by an accredited assessor. Ongoing checks ahead.
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