Highland Spring Group announces new partnership with the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity the Woodland Trust

Blackford, 26 February 2026: Highland Spring Group, leading producer of natural source waters, has strengthened its commitment to becoming a nature-positive business through a new partnership with the Woodland Trust, the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. 

This partnership builds on the Group’s long‑standing dedication to land and water stewardship across its 2,500 acres of protected organic land in the Ochil Hills, Scotland.  

In the first year, the partnership will focus on woodland creation and restoration across 1,200 hectares of conservation land at Glen Devon Woodlands in the Ochil Hills, Perthshire. The work will enhance biodiversity, restore native habitats, and further protect the natural environment surrounding the source of Highland Spring water. 

Funding from the collaboration will support essential woodland management activities, including deer exclusion fencing, vole guard recycling, and the restoration of native woodlands to support long‑term ecological resilience. The partnership will also offer dedicated volunteering opportunities for Highland Spring employees, helping them connect more closely to the land which supports the business and brand. 

To date, more than 2,000 native trees have already been planted within the extended Highland Spring catchment area to aid river restoration and help nature thrive. This new partnership enables the business to go even further on its journey to becoming a nature positive business. 

Jim Fairlie MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire said: “This is exactly the kind of partnership we need to see more of; local business working hand in hand with environmental organisations to protect and enhance the landscapes that make Perthshire so special. The Glen Devon Woodlands and the Ochil Hills are an important natural asset for our area, supporting biodiversity, jobs, and communities. Highland Spring’s continued commitment to land and water stewardship, alongside the Woodland Trust’s expertise in conservation, is a welcome and positive step towards restoring native woodland and strengthening nature across the region. 

“I’m pleased to see this investment in woodland creation and long-term biodiversity, and I look forward to seeing the benefits it will bring to both the environment and the local community.” 

Emily Bond, Head of Sustainability, Highland Spring Group said: “Protecting and caring for nature is part of Highland Spring’s DNA, and we are delighted to partner with the Woodland Trust to help nature thrive through woodland creation and restoration. By extending our efforts beyond our own catchment into the wider Ochil Hills, this project represents an important step in strengthening our long-term commitment to restoring and protecting the natural environment. We look forward to working with the Woodland Trust as we advance our shared mission of creating a positive impact for people, society, and the planet.”  

 Alastair Seaman, Director of Scotland, Woodland Trust said: “Brilliant to see our new partnership getting off the ground! Working with our neighbours, Highland Spring, in the Ochil Hills has the potential to make a big difference to native woodlands in the area. Their support helps us create and connect habitats that benefit both nature and communities. We’re grateful for their commitment to our shared mission to protect and restore woodland for people and nature.”