Euan Bowditch

Born of the yew tree, champion of the elm tree, lover of all trees.

Forest researcher and lecturer currently based at UHI Inverness and the Scottish School of Forestry, and a member of the Institute of Biodiversity and Fresh Water Conservation.

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The Elm Hunters

The Elm Hunters is the story of two sisters, Auri and Elowen, who embark on a quest with their dog Scapa to find healthy wych elms, to help save the species from Dutch elm disease. In mid-February 2025, over nine hundred Primary Schools throughout Scotland were sent a copy of The Elm Hunters, written by Euan Bowditch and illustrated by Madeleine Smith, in the hope that it might inspire a new generation of conservationists and citizen scientists. Find out how to get involved.

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Life and times in the world of trees. Thoughts and ideas from a professional forest researcher. May include whisky and (attempted) woodcraft.