It’s true that most trees are now forestry plantations in Scotland, but there’s some remaining natural forest left in the Scottish highlands that date back to the last ice age. It’s the Caledonian Forest and small hidden pockets in the highlands too. The Forest of Dean is likely to be a similar age to Scotland’s remaining Caledonian Forest.
Britain does indeed have a smaller landmass than other countries, but our landscape is incredibly diverse and you shouldn’t let this documentary trick you into thinking that’s all Britain have to offer. I recommend you visit the Scottish highlands and you’ll return home a very happy man. Scotland’s climate is probably similar to some parts of Canada.
@Kullg4r Haha, I first thought you meant the dormouse looked like a woodmouse, which it does. I mean the whole section starting at 5:40 for about 2 minutes is about the hazel dormouse. You're right though the introduction starts with a picture of a woodlouse.
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but if you look at Scotland's forests, they are all forestry plantations. Most of the natural trees have been cut down for room for foreign trees which can be grown faster and cut down for profit. The Forest of Dean is one of the 'ancient forests' meaning most of the trees and natural land hasn't been destroyed. Lets hope people see this problem and force forestry companies to change their ways and use natural/native trees and softer methods of logging.
But what can you do.... It's the best that we have left on this over-crowded island. Hopefully wolfs and lynx will be reintroduced into the Scottish highlands as planned.
