The iconic Scots Pine is being replanted on the lower slopes of Ben Lawers in a bid to recreate how the beauty spot would have looked 250 years ago.
A map of the area from 1769 shows that Scots Pine were planted in three areas on the lower slopes but only a handful remain.
The project is a joint venture by the National Trust for Scotland, some local young naturalists and a coach tour operator.
Local children from the Killin Green Team planted the first of the Scots Pines at Cragganester on the Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve and around 50 trees will be in place by the end of the project.
Ben Lawers property manager Helen Cole said: “It is fantastic to have the next generation of conservationists helping us to plant the next generation of Scots Pine. These young people will be planting trees that, we hope, will still be standing strong in over 100 years time.”
The work has been funded by Rabbie’s, an Edinburgh tour operator which visits local beauty spots and has funded previous projects on the mountain.
Hazel Rickett, managing director at the tour operator, said: “NTS do a fantastic job at preserving and restoring our environment for future generations to enjoy and actively encourage the engagement of communities and children, something that we are also passionate about,” she said.
Planting at Cragganester has been a delicate operation, due to the wealth of archaeology in the area and special consent was needed.