The tree was once common but deforestation and overgrazing has caused it to largely disappear .
An initiative to save one of Scotland's most endangered species of tree has been launched in the Cairngorms National Park.
The tree was once common but deforestation and overgrazing has caused it to largely disappear from the Scottish landscape. Trees for Life said Aspen was an essential part of the ancient Caledonian forest, which once covered most of the Scottish Highlands. It is also an important defence against climate change, as it grows fast and dies young, which means it is effective at locking away carbon.Regrowth has been challenging, as the tree rarely flowers or sets seeds in Scotland, meaning that once lost it is unlikely to return on its own.
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