Will We Lose Our Forest View? - Life In Our Cottage On The Isle of Skye, Scottish Highlands Ep47

[@livingtheskyelife]

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[@AlyeneDaggett]

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[@tkaald]

It is spruce not pine. This type of commercial forest is far too dense so no good for wild life. This forest will be replaced by a more natural forest which can be walked through and friendly to all beings.

[@girlnorthof60]

I'm sure I'm not alone in saying I feel a special connection to this beautiful song, having followed the three of you on your Skye Life adventures from Day1. Your clear, strong voice is incredible to listen to... with lyrics that we all can sing & relate to. I enjoy all of your music & appreciate you taking us along to see/hear the entire, really interesting process. Cheers S, W & JS ☕🍰

[@girlnorthof60]

Up here in the Yukon, they aren't only thinking commercial use, but also fire breaks, healthy ecosystem, disease control etc. Planning wildlife corridors, not impeding waterways or affecting natural springs, leaving trees with nests of protected bird species, offering deer/elk/moose 'new growth' food & safe cover from preditors, leaving some fallen trees for small wildlife habitat, open areas for plant regeneration...the list of rules & regs is thankfully long. @@tkaald

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much! What a lovely comment to read! 🙂

[@jaxntax5509]

Here in my area of the U.S.A. we often have small stands left in an area that has been cut for several different reasons. 1 to act as natural seedings of mixed growth. 2 to stabilize the land where it is now newly exposed. 3 to protect new young trees from damage. 4 to protect water ways. 5 the land will be left for three to five years to natrally seed from the left stands to natralize and then farmed seedlings are planted. These fill in the areas that are still not producing natrally seeded trees, these are usually desired mono cultured trees, this also allows for the soil to regenerate and the protective understory to reestablish. Much of this fast growing under growth is cut down at this time to act as fertilizer for the transplants and as protection for the new trees. The roots and stumps from the cut brush is left to stablize the soil while the young trees grow and take over as the soil stabilizing and this brush also acts to keep competitive under story from killing the young trees. Much of the under story is very fast growing and would shade the trees and utilize the nutrients the young trees need. I hope this perspective helps.

[@victoriahewitt-coleman1112]

I loved this tribute to Maggie Smith. The best one I have watched. Enjoy you memories.

[@rorykew3674]

That song is amazing, beautiful Willie!

[@jeannienash5249]

❤Luv ya bunches @Willie Scott, @Sarah and @Jack Spaniels ❤

[@SandraTomey]

Super interesting video. Lots of it was technical but lots of emotions. Evoking memories of the past and future, whether the house or the trees that built it. Great way to express the duality.

[@norm9517]

IT'S ME AGAIN, I JUST LISTENED TO WILLIES NEW SONG, I LOVE IT, IT MEANS ALOT TO ME BECAUSE FOR THE LAST 51 YEARS I HAVE BEEN RESTORING EARLY HOUSES HERE IN S.E. PA. SOME OF THEM ARE THE OLDEST IN THE STATE, ONE IS THE LOWER SWEDISH CABIN BUILT IN 1655 ANOTHER IS THE SAMUEL LEVIS HOUSE BUILT IN 1692. I REALY UNDERSTAND YOUR SONG, SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE LIVED IN THESE OLD HOUSES THEY HAVE HAD GOOD TIMES AND BAD TIMES THEY HAVE LOVED AND THEY HAVE DIED. ITS JUST AMAZING TO THINK OF ALL THE SPRITS IN THESE OLD HOUSES OLD HOUSES HAVE A SOUL AND THEY CAN TALK TO YOU IF ONLY YOU LISTEN

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks. You clearly understand the meaning of the song, which is great to hear! 🙂

[@carolrichardson5259]

The felling of the trees made me feel emotional. It looks so sad when they fall. Necessary maybe. I adore a forest. Great video footage. Lovely track Willie.

[@bespokefencing]

The big Sitka outsiders are too big and hairy for the Harvester to fell. They're usually felled by hand and the first sawlog cut off the bottom, so that the harvester head can grab them. At least you'll get some new views of the coast, at least until the replacements grow up! Great video folks!👍

[@soulieobelissevan]

Oh wow ✨💎✨🙏💫 your song!

[@aprildixon-ff1bc]

Not sure why but this song brings on happy tears .. that's how much I love it

[@ETownsend-q7r]

My husband and I were on Skye and visited Scotland this past September. We saw the tree harvesting and replanting and wondered how the residents felt when their view changed so dramatically. Interesting you touched on that in this video. We stayed near Harrapool, and unfortunately the coffee Bothy in Broadford was closed so I couldn’t pick up any of your cards. Enjoy your videos and that you are both so down to earth❤

[@SharmanSomerset]

Nice knowing you Willie, rest well as I expect after Sarah witnesses the Dyson misuse you may no longer be with us! 😂 I can’t believe you’ve been brightening up my Sundays for a year now- happy anniversary x Love to you all and I’ll give the track a spin on my Keep Yourself Nice show on that unpleasant place we won’t mention x

[@annesinclair3455]

Have been meaning to comment about Willie’s pullovers/jumpers, for ages. I love the variety and colours. So great to see some of the process of Willie’s release too.

[@suebrown2238]

Wow a year gone quick ready for the snow 😀

[@marydegenkolb9603]

I know it's sad to see so many trees to be felled. Yet, as Willie said, it's a crop, planted for use. And believe it or not, you and Willie use a lot of the product from those trees. Guitars, drum sets, envelopes, paper for painting, writing, boxes for mailing, wood fireplaces, and even for the boat. Where I live, pine is the crop. And it seems like every month a plot of trees is harvested. Then replanted. There are no old growth forests near me. So sad. But that is the way. Those trees are so straight and the branches seem to only be at the top. Must be used for power lines or even building timber. But either way, you still have a few years before your plot is felled. So enjoy the mushrooms and other foraging goodies you can.

[@Wrtp.]

Cheers for that video lovely song bye the way Willie 🍺🍺🍷👍

[@ArrDee49]

I went to Skye, while driving around the Highlands, a bit over over 30 years ago, and fell in love with it and the people. I'm home now, in tropical Central Queensland. Crocodiles, sharks, snakes, cattle and blowflies, cyclones and floods and I love it. I chould have chosen to stay in the Highlands when I had the opportunity, but came home with the memories of another country, life and time. Watching you both every week, for a while now, feels like I'm back there again, just for a short while. Thank you. PS. Beautiful song Willie Scott!

[@janetjohnson373]

I am so sorry about your forest. I live in Oregon in the USA and I get it. I am glad they replant them.

[@knittingwoman]

Thanks!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thank you! 🙂

[@janicerobinson2970]

Thankyou For Sharing Your Journey Amazing 👌😘

[@lieselturnbull8842]

It is such a wonderful song.

[@pjcat3522]

Having another mini Skye trip, so super happy to hear two familiar voices on Skye radio in the car, spent rest of day singing 'These Old Walls'. Congratulations Willy the song's a winner and congratulations for getting away with using Sarah's dryer. Sarah I can't wait to hear about what you've been up to and loved to see Jack Daniels spoilt for choice with all those sticks. Happy home anniversary and thank you for putting a smile on all our faces.

[@Scotty7268]

Had a chuckle!! I am teetotal, and thought Jack Spaniels was an adaptation of Jack Sparrow (he has a piratanical gleam in his eye). Now I see Jack Daniels! Clever!

[@pennyoliver7799]

That’s a song I can listen to over & over again….great work …along with all your vlogs🎶🙂 Now to watch the lovely Sarah amazing us with her wonderful art……👩‍🎨

[@SarahHovley]

Fascinating all around! And I love the song! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@susanroller6905]

Can't believe a whole year has gone by since the beginning of the Skye Cottage adventures. I have loved them all and especially both of you and sweet Jack Spaniels. Congratulations Willie, your recording is just wonderful ! I used to be a singer so I can really appreciate just how super you sound. Happy days !! I wish you a wonderful holiday season amidst the snow and the pines. Huge Christmas hugs 🥰🥰 xx

[@hilaryjohnston9481]

Thanks

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!!

[@hilltopgirl2665]

When trees come down the wind comes! Happens everywhere and I hate it!

[@aprildixon-ff1bc]

I love that tune these old walls... my favorite 😍

[@annehicks9992]

I've joined. I can smell beautiful scotland when i watch you ❤

[@arkonite]

Happy Sunday everyone x

[@eccosselion]

Hie folk's, felling of all these trees what effect it has on the wild life,you can bet there must be some impact for them such as noise and disturbance of there habitats, let us all hope that things get back to normal soon 🔜 🔜 🐶🦊🦊

[@BellaSue70]

It is sad to see the trees gone, thought you’d be safe from that there. The song sounds amazing Willie, Jack Spaniels defo missed you 🙂 God where has the year gone….

[@ffotograffydd]

It’s forestry land, they plant them specifically to cut down. There’d be far fewer trees there if they weren’t growing them to harvest.

[@BellaSue70]

@@ffotograffydd yes I heard them both say but still sad they get cut down…

[@2nd_of_3]

It’s all second growth, you can tell by the width of the rings. It’s all been harvested before. They’ll replant and in 20 or 30 years repeat. Still hard to witness 😢 thanks for the update ❤ love to Jack 💋

[@rosemarymee]

What does “second growth” mean?

[@roybennett206]

@@rosemarymee It means its the second time that this plantation has been harvested, many of these plantations were created in the 1940`s due to timber shortages during the second world war and to supply the mining industry with pit props, first harvest around 1980`s, (first growth) then replanted and now harvested again 40 years later (2nd growth) and will be replanted again to be harvested in the 2060`s and so the cycle continues, although many of these plantations are now being replanted with native trees, not these which are fast growing non native Sitka spruce, lodgepole pine or larch

[@rosemarymee]

@@roybennett206 Thanks for that great explanation. Also to the other person who replied.

[@melaniem1338]

50k 🎉🎉🎉

[@garygaston6441]

Thanks! I have been enjoying your progress on Skye. I spent time in Skye and Portree in September. I live in Denver Colorad and Texas😊

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much!!

[@alisonlyons4691]

Happy Skye Life anniversary 🎉🥂 l well remember the first video. Well done with the song Willie, hopevit gies well. Thank you for sharing your adventures....Alioban

[@karensmith5116]

Congratulations, Willie! I LOVE your music and am excited to get your new release. Sarah, I also wanted to let you know that I received my 2024 calendar and Christmas cards safe, and sound here in North Carolina, USA and I dearly love them too! You both are so talented and complement each other so nicely. Jack Spaniels rounds it all out too. I enjoyed this week's video and look forward to the next.

[@tericrane2610]

Happy 1st anniversary,great song willie,loved the vlog,love the skye life x

[@jillychandler]

I find the cutting down of all those beautiful trees so shocking. I love your song Will, and love all your music on here. Blessings to the three of you. xxx

[@calypso4554]

Planting only fast growing trees, all the same variety, and then cut them down. No caring for the land at all. Just for profit. Pity. But much more important right now: a beautiful song! 😊

[@59tante]

Forests are a resource. The cut back is nessary to maintain the health of the forest. Also helps fire control. Great episode

[@eba44]

Yes and also no...depending. Biodiversity is the key to sustainablity writ large. Planting the same tree over and over again on the same soil will depleat and ruin the soil and all the biodiversity within and without. Management and community watchfullness and participation are also key. I can look at Bulgaia as a good example of how to do it right.

[@Del213]

“Forrest’s are a resource” thanks for that insight Grizzly Adams. It’s not always necessary and generally health of forest isn’t a primary consideration. Rare that those trees are even native to those areas.

[@frednorman1]

Sorry you’re losing your forest view.. I saw a lot of deforestation of what are probably private tree farms in the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of sky when I was there last last year. I thought overall there was an attempt to reforest much of Scotland on public lands? You’re out west there is heavy clearcutting of forest specially in Oregon where the coastal range is basically a private tree farm.. you don’t see as much clear cutting when you cross the border into California

[@LynneTribble]

They should be replacing these trees looks like they haven’t very sad

[@micah06v8]

​@@LynneTribblethey will replace them they're just replacing them all with a single type of tree and then coming back and cutting them down again 30-50 years later.

[@CarolsCreativeCorner]

My husband worked in Scotland for the forestry commission. He mostly did research on the trees.

[@jayneforeman1187]

I know that things have to change in this world but it's still heart breaking when it affects you personally.

[@elsestelema6273]

Great song❤️ Willie and your music on the video is always good

[@gridlock67]

Forestry is mind blowing. You fell the trees then replant in the knowledge that you will not see the new trees felled. We owned a forest that we chopped and replanted but i will never see the trees to maturity, it makes you think about the short time you are here. It is growing a crop on a 30 - 50 year cycle.

[@nadiabarrett5195]

congratulations on putting out your own stuff, Willie, sounds great!

[@janeabbotts]

I am fascinated with the tree harvesters in action, could watch them for ages. Just watched a bit further and these ones look like they are done differently from here, where they cut and strip all the foliage off and then place the bare trunk on the ground.

[@SherryAustinMcginley]

Congratulations Willie! Wishing you great success!

[@janmitchell641]

Congrats on your new song, Willy, it sounds amazing.

[@The_Arby]

Been a good week catching up on all your videos and adventures...Thanx guys 😀

[@matthill1803]

How cool is Dan? I don't play any instruments and I'm tone deaf but I'd love to work with him! 🤣 Great tune Willie! 👌

[@patriciathorp4911]

Agreed, sad to see any trees being felled. But I guess it's better than importing timber. I hope there will be plenty deciduous among the replacements. Love the song Will ...Best of luck with it.

[@faithvansanden82]

It's a shame they are cutting down the forest, I just loved jack spaniels greeting willie on his return home x

[@christinekeay8456]

Fascinating to see the whole process of your song coming to life, congratulations on a great result

[@AnneHeyns]

Nice trees, sad to see them cut down even though they were planted for just that purpose...but then that's life, isn't it? The old has to make way for the young.

[@carolchadwick3580]

Love the song Wille ! ❤ Makes me smile ❤❤❤❤

[@avidviewer1]

Great video. What a fantastic 'Welcome home, Dad'! I'm heading straight over to bandcamp. Thanks again! 🤗

[@francesquinn8091]

Highlight of my Sunday evenings. :)

[@sandiandgregh]

Looking forward to a listen of your song, Willy. It’s hard to think of trees as crops, isn’t it. That machine made nothing of taking them down. Pretty impressive. Pats to JS.

[@vivellasmum]

Fabulous song, Willie has a lovely singing voice. I want to buy his jumper! I hate to see trees cut down but these are a monoculture, as Sarah said we need native trees, we need forest lungs now as well as wood which we are very wasteful of considering how long it takes to grow. My dad used to cut our Christmas tree out of the top of a conifer because none of us kids wanted a tree cut down! 😉

[@biddiemutter3481]

Sorry for misspelling Skye. Filling in forms and changing passwords was obviously too much for me today 😂

[@claudiajones7724]

I've lived in the Pacific Northwest of the United Stares now since the late 80s. The timber industry has been the life's blood of the PNW from before it's beginning, though that has changed a lot over the time I've been here. I still find myself very sad at the removal of so many trees, though I do understand the why of it. What can I say, I'm a 'nemophilist'. Willie and Sarah, congrats on your one year anniversary. You've had quite a year! And more to come. And, yes, 'been here since day 1. Willie, really enjoyed hearing your song and watching the whole production process!

[@leed206]

Hi guys, just think how great it will be when the soil is given a rest & baby trees will be planted you will be able to see the new ones grow. Thats life.

[@rebeccanicoll2550]

I wish more people loved and respected nature as you both do!

[@boondoggy2]

Willie, your song is absolutely beautiful. You should be so proud of yourself. Definitely going to buy it , and It’s only £3 to purchase the song to support Willie and his music. So much talent in two people ❤️

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks so much! Every purchase is a show of support. 🙂

[@sharonmaddox3390]

I can't believe it's been a year. I first followed Willie at dirty secrets of Scotland as I'm in to mudlarking bottle digging etc which introduced me to she walks she paints. Which I loved so much. Then I was with you for your first episode of living the sky life. Its gone so fast thank you for your hardwork. I would love to do what you did and just move away, but elderly parents kids grandchildren prevent me doing so. So instead I enjoy you doing it on my behalf. Love you all and congratulations.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks for sticking with us!!

[@claudiajones7724]

I was following Sarah and 'She Walks, She Paints'. Well, we all ended up here!

[@DoristhePeskyBrit]

all the best on reaching 50k subs. well deserved

[@marydegenkolb9603]

I am so glad that your music is getting out further than our group of admirers. I hope it sells like good chips and fish!

[@hazelduerdoth4333]

Always have a tube of sticky stuff remover handy , it’s awesome stuff 🤣🤣

[@audreybagshaw5231]

What a year you’ve had …what you have achieved in that time is amazing.I discovered your channel on your 3rd vlog ..watched every one ..you’ve become a fixed part of my Sunday evenings.. …congratulations to you both …lovely song Willie !! .. just keep living and sharing the Sky life to the full ..all the best to you ❤️

[@bonnerdebbie]

I have been watching the three of you for about two years from Dirty Secrets of Scotland and She Walks, She Paints to Living the Skye Life. You always put out great videos and are wonderful people (and Spaniels). Thank you and I hope you have many more years of sucess!

[@dianehepper8764]

Geez , one of our tree spots now has a sign up saying Barrett pit and gives it a number. It’s awesome what is happening

[@KarlGillcrist]

Where has the year gone? Well most of it has involved us getting to know you two wonderful people better and Jack of course and we are all better for it I have learned so much about the land of my ancestors and got to see the amazing countryside thanks to your great filming and informative content looking forward to the next enjoyable Sunday and I hope you reach 50 k buy Christmas Karl from eastern Canada

[@Meikle-Ed]

I live in Aberdeenshire and there are many trees felled here as well. The storms a couple of years ago uprooted lots of trees and it seems that the Forestry Commission has used it as an excuse to remove many more. I hope they put as much effort into planting new ones.

[@neutonrenda2303]

That machine is a beast.👍

[@rayanneedwards8542]

Wow...great music. Sad forest....Have a good week.

[@carmeltinnes3508]

Congratulations, Willie, on the release of "These Old Walls!" AND how exciting to reach your one year anniversary "living the Skye life."

[@terryevans5476]

Thanks you two, and Jack Spaniels, for a year of entertaining and informative videos. Love from Cornwall ❤

[@catherineadamson5061]

As a Fife resident, I recognise that village!

[@norm9517]

CONGRATS ON ONE YEAR GUYS, JACK THINKS HE IS IN STICK HEAVEN, LOVE YA

[@janetchesters3769]

Great song 👍

[@valchapman527]

in Canada, trees are left for wildlife to get to safety, call a wildlife corridor .also helps stabilize the soil

[@Propello64]

Dan’s studio seems great! Wonderful video guys keep it up!

[@meanqueensuperscrimper8908]

You two are such a lovely couple, a joy to watch. This video reminds me of the time I went to Spean Bridge to meet up with another Lady Trucker. Her family had a logging business and she took me into the forest where they were working. The skillful way they stripped the branches and loaded the trunks onto the trailers was amazing. Thanks for showing this with the drone shots. ilona

[@suzique5827]

Lovely song❤

[@Scorpio45Libra]

There really is alot of details involved in making music, very interesting. Sad to see those trees go but a necessary thing I suppose. Jack was so happy to see his Dad come home, very adorable dog!! 🤩❤ Congrats to one very successful year in the cottage!! 🥳

[@terryforce4060]

Great sound. We live in an area of Georgia that is a forestry center. There are lots of stands of a certain type of pine tree, and they are harvested about every 30 years.

[@sallyannc3176]

I love that you guys always make the intro different every week, even tho it starts with the same voice over! 🙂 It's a shame about the trees but as you say they were grown as a 'crop' and not exactly native. Tbh I quite like to see the back of them - just think how they were obscuring that lovely viewpoint before being cut down. Great to see some of the creative process with the song - a man of many talents Willie!

[@burningblysse]

Dude! You can sing! Your Skye Life jingle doesn't do you justice. Really lovely tune you recorded. Well done!

[@livingtheskyelife]

Thanks! The jingle was just thrown together as a bit of fun. These Old Walls was a real labour of love. 🙂

[@fairyacorn4854]

That song is amazing and we were all taken along with you when it was first played on your channel. I thougherly enjoyed the process and well done Willie and your helpers to get this out. X

[@guadalupeknippen528]

You always put out the best videos. I can't believe that it's been a year since you went to the Isle of Skye. Amazing how you put together your music. Thanks for the drone shots of the lumber coming down. These are all things you don't see often if at all. Thank you for sharing your fabulous life. Hi Sarah and Jack ❄️🎄☃️🐕🇺🇲

[@abigailgerlach5443]

The forestry service is a constant sore point with most folks in Colorado. Between contracts with lumber/paper companies, lightning storms causing forest fires, and the infestation of the pine beetle (which wiped out whole mountains of trees which had to be clear cut and burned), residents spend a great deal of time butting heads with the forestry service about looking after state park lands. The cutting will probably lead to flat pack furniture and toilet paper. It depends on the size of the company. My biggest objection is that the lumber company replants one type of tree (lodge pole pine) and doesn't replace different varieties of trees.

[@746laurie]

Happy anniversary of getting the keys to Skye Life Cottage. The area of Romania where I've lived since 2010 is heavily forested and there are currently some large piles of felled trees alongside the road and yet it's impossible to see where they've come from at ground level.

[@carolinestagg6807]

Willie,just wow!!!!

[@rita1259-y5c]

Loved how "These Old Walls" came out! Bought a copy & got the app! Well done, Willy!

[@grapesodatravels]

Fascinating. We're currently in the north of the South Island of NZ where forestry is a huge industry. We saw so many logs on the road today! Love to see how giddy Willie was to be in the studio. Creating is a lovely feeling, isn't it? (Fellow performer, here.. )

[@heathertucker7056]

Always sad to see trees cut down but I know it’s all forrest management for a crop. Will be lovely to see new trees planted. Congratulations on being in the cottage for a year and also the release of your song.

[@fairyacorn4854]

It looks so strange when they cut down trees that you have been used to. I have trees all out the back of me and they thinned them a couple of weeks ago and I can actually see cars go by on a road now which I hav'nt seen for about 20 years. Enjoyed the video immensely and it was interesting to see how your song was recorded and such a lovely song too. Jack was sooooo very pleased to se his dad back home after being away. Love to you all and stay safe. Could'nt you just find the top of a tree out there for your Christmas tree?🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@sandym4317]

I just found your channel today and I'm loving it. I've shared your channel with my brother & his wife and they love it too. I'm planning a vacation to Scotland in 2025 with my cousin, we both turn 65 that year. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@livingtheskyelife]

Welcome on board! And thanks for sharing about us too. I’m sure you’ll have a fantastic trip here! 🙂