People like him are real heros. Not soldiers, politicians or footbolplayers.

I was lucky enough to meet Alan at Findhorn in 1979; he put me on the track of working with Nature, which I've done ever since. Forever grateful.

This is a great reminder that humankind is equally capable of healing and growth as we are of destruction. It's a harsh world but I've always had a faith in our capacity for choosing good :)

This is the OG Lord of the Rings landscape. Magical, beautiful.

The world needs more people like him for sure, very nicely done.

You are definitely an inspiration Alan. We are doing a similar project in Queensland, although on a much reduced scale. In 6 years we have turned a flogged out sheep paddock into a bit of a forest forest. The wildlife that has moved in is amazing, and the birds in particular are exceptional seed dispersers. There are already tree seedlings popping up we haven't seen before. All of our neighbours and visitors are in awe of the transformation in such a short time period of time. They ooh,and ahh and then go home to their ride on mowers...like you say, you can't just talk about it. We hope our legacies aren't in vain, but at least we can say we left the world at least a little better than we found it. You should get a Nobel prize. Cheers mate from down under!

There are not enough driven humans in our beautiful world. His emotional connection to his calling in life is truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing your story

Dang, forget the fence, get Alan and that forest some lynx and some wolves, then a few bears, I bet you the deer problem gets dealt with. Plus, bears are great for seed dispersal, too

Forest restoration is the best gift humanity could give to this planet. Good man setting an example.

He who plants a tree, plant a hope.

The man is a legend, we love him!! ❤

Scotland is so beautiful. It warms my heart to see this gorgeous land restored . Blessings upon this man for his good deeds may fortune repay his kind deeds for the remainder of his days.

This man is a real hero.

Thank you Alan - help is on the way!

I wasn't expecting to be bawling in my computer chair today but here I am. What a powerful dream, and to see it become a reality in your own lifetime? I can't imagine a better life to have lived.

What a top bloke, inspiring

How wonderful and touching! I believe that everybody can plant a little something in their yard, on their balcony, in their community to make the world a little greener. Turn your lawn into a mini food forest. Create wildlife hedges with affordable native hedge plants. Participate in a neighborhood garden. We can do it!

Really exciting! Good on you Alan! I always looked at Scotland and Ireland, England for that matter, and thought "why are there no trees?" Don't people plant trees? My mothers tells me , "No dear, that's just naturally how it is there". " I think, well they should!" I see Mother doesn't know what she's talking about, and they are planting trees!! This is so exciting, and inspiring!

What a hero!!!

This human is gorgeous.

What a great work he has done!!

We say YES in Andalucía! Thank you Alan!

Beautiful film. I once said to Alan a few years ago, that I didn't do hero worship. But if I did, he'd be right up there.

Alan is the true superhero the world needs! The man’s work will never be forgotten. Truly Alan, from the bottom oh my heart, I thank you

What a wonderful legacy. Thank you.

Gracias. 💚🙏🎄🫀 Muchas gracias. Mi hijo pequeño y yo estamos limpiando y reforestando tanto cómo podemos, el bosque donde habitamos, en México. Ésta labor es necesaria y urgente. La corrupción, la falta de integridad, la tala, etc son la pandemia. Es demoledor. Nos hemos enfermado de pena incluso, pero no nos damos por vencidos. 🪶🌠 Maravilla.

Thanks giving some forest human likes you! You a small man but one with heart and wisdom

Please donate to Trees for Life. I have been doing so for years. There is no better cause in this world than restoring the health of this world!

I'm in peaces 💛 Tears of joy... wish I could be there with you

What a legend. Alan is my hero

No words - just HUGE respect!

I watched Alan's talks few years ago and have seen the beginning of this beautiful forest. Amazing man. One who will be remembered by generations. He helped to create something beautiful and inspired thousands others to do the same. A true hero. Sending love from Australia...xoxox

Thank you so much for letting him tell his story in his own words, rather than some narrator who is just doing a job and doesn’t have the connection to the land Alan does. Wonderful video.

Incredible man, very inspiring! Been following Scottish replanting for years and the difference inside and out the fenced off area is staggering. We must reserve more national parks for nature! Not just sheep grazing and deer with no natural predators to roam free.

Need more humans like him .. ❤

I love this man

What a legacy!

A beautiful soul, well done Alan

Well Done Alan. Well done

all the love to that guy !

Thank you Alan ❤

Great job! Your commitment to planting trees not only creates shade but also contributes immensely to improving the environment. Salute to you for making such a positive impact!

What a wonderful story ! I love planting trees myself . I live in the state of Minnesota, USA .The northern area of Minnesota is the northern boreal evergreen forest that goes into Canada . The mid to southern part of the state is hardwood deciduous forest . Forest lands bring spirit to the land . Trees are my friends. It would be wonderful for Scotland to be reforested . And to bring spirit back to the land .

Love to see a woodland named after him this man’s life is the true meaning of life thanks for being there for nature

LOVE YOU A.W.F.!! precisly this kind of humble, miraclously fantastic vision and effort that might save this planet. HUGE LOVE❤

Thanks a lot 🌹🌹💖

Awesome Alan, you're a legend for standing for our forests

A truly inspiring message from an amazing man and a hero of mine. I said "yes" to setting up Climate Action North and like Alan says "don't be afraid to dream big" - that's what we are doing and continue to look to Alan for inspiration. Thank you for this beautiful film it really has made my day. 🙏🌿🌏

I get all choked up every time he does

A great example of what a human should be.

Thank you Alan. 💚✌️

just incredible

You are an amazing inspiration and an amazing human being thank you! 💚🍀

What a wonderful and inspiring man who is making a massive contribution to our country.

It's such vital work, Simon. I get very emotional about trees, they are so beautiful, have such grandeur. A forest is a sacred place.

Thank you. You have done so much for our future and for the generations to come. Hopefully they have the wisdom to carry on your good work. Again, thank you. Robert Macdonald of Canada 🇨🇦

It's great to see a such a humble man make such huge change on the planet. We need more great men like Allen. Thank you Allen !

Awesome!! 👏

Wonderfull Man with a great warm heart, lucky to have build this Forest with lots of work for Mother Earth💝💝💝 great gift for all of us.💖💖💖

A truely great human being!!!!❤😊

❤ Loved your video and love what your doing for the future you are making a great change for are next generation and for life ❤ THANK YOU 🙏 for your hard work and time 🙏❤️ and all others who are helping 🙏 GOOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

This is so very touching and beautiful and inspiring

yes, indeed a great contribution from a man with a big heart..

I hiked through glen affric and its sooooooo beautiful, thx to this guy. I cant even put it into words how much it impacted me to see this beauty. Its my favourit place on earth next to the isle of skye. Thanks so so much. I will return to this magical place soon.

great mini doc on someone who needs more attention thank you for posting this

Alan you are a fantastic Man. The world could do with many more like you. Let's hope what you have started keeps on going forever. We all need to look at the bigger picture. And do our bit .

What an inspirational video you have produced. Very well told, and very classical editted. A feast for the mind and eye. The world needs many more Simons and Alans. Truly remarkable. Thanks for sharing!

What a wonderful project that will live well into the future

Great work and vision Alan had/has. Back in the late 70's and early 80's many people did not know or care about the Caledonian Pine Forest. Many today still do not know or care. It takes people like Alan to take action and make the difference. I live in NE Scotland and have Glen Tannar, Ballochbuie, Linn O Dee/ Marr Lodge, Abernethy and Glenmore areas of Caledonian Forest left. Cairngorms connect is a strategy in the Cairngorms National Park to try and connect up all the areas of Caledonian pine remnants. I often wonder and dream what the Highlands would look like even partially restored to a natural state over a large continuous area. If I had the money, time and resources I would buy up land and help restore areas as best I could. Maybe I should volunteer, It is something that I frequently follow, I love seeing the progress of before and after pictures.

What a wonderful Man..thanks Alan

very impressed.

Alan, you are a hero!

What an inspirational video. Keep fighting the good fight, my brother.

Simon Dures is a dignified follower of Richard St Barbe Baker, the man of the trees !!! Hope he can contemplate his trees still for another 50 years...

Fabulous story… thank you

Beautiful landscape. Glad it's recovering.

We can all plant a tree and pick up trash to help the earth. ❤😊❤

This is such an incredible inspiration!!!

5ft 4 but a heart the size for a man at 10ft 4 this is the sorta man we should look up too!

Loved this film since the premier I was luckily invited to. Amazing job!

very inspiring. Thank you x

Legend.

wonderful story! its important, because its not just a story, but we are living this aswell.

Plant like your life depends on it, because it does , bravo

Yes!

Amazing! thank you for sharing this very important testimony, what an incredible man Alan is.

Im so glad things like this are being coveted! I hope your audience grows, so more people know about wonderful things people are doing for our home.

Good job sir great works love it

THIS is what we all need to do to reverse the damages weve done. Yes protests bring awareness but if you have time to protest you have time to rebuild nature like this guy. Stop complaining and start taking action

What a wonderful example and so appreciated in today's cynical world. Thank you!

TRUE HERO

Great video and I love the message Alan is sending

Awesome accomplishment. I've been involved since I was a kid in the 1960's. I'm wildlife photographer and conservation is vital to life on the planet.

“I feel Her calling and I must respond!” ❤❤❤❤🌎🌎🌎

Hero

wow. that makes you a fully paid up member of nature, a rare gift. ive grown a mini poplar forresr(by accident, didnt know they spread by roots lol!.great vision top work. thanks from mother nature.

We need to do this all over the world. Thank you because you said yes, God bless you.

wonderful scenery

Super 😍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻

so cool