Submitting... The area already hosts a wide range of wildlife species, but it is hoped the planting will boost local biodiversity as well as tackling greenhouse gas emissions. A new forest with 200,000 trees is being created near the seaside town of Largs, on Scotland's west coast, to help tackle climate change and benefit wildlife “We’re really excited about planting a new forest in Largs,” said FFC co-founder Jade Read. “Not only will it help to fight climate change and boost biodiversity, but will create local employment opportunities for many years to come.” The forest will be made up of a mixture of trees, but mainly native birches, oaks, native shrubs and some Scots pine.