Scientists from the Royal Botanical Garden Edinburgh have been working for the past five years to restore the oak woodlands around Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in Scotland. They have removed invasive plants that were outcompeting native species, such as Rhododendron poticum, and have started reintroducing lichens and other plants to recreate a temperate rainforest environment. The project aims to encourage dense propagation of these species to give the forests a majestic and fantastical appearance. Similar efforts are also underway in other parts of the UK, such as the Isle of Man and the Welsh county of Gwynedd.

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