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.

You can find out more about how The Elm Hunters came about, the research behind it, and how to get involved and become an Elm Hunter.

We’re just getting going, and further resources and updates will follow over the coming weeks.