GREENfields Above: Scottish crossbill.
PEOPLE POWER Invereshie and Inshriach National Nature Reserve (NNR) nestles against the western flank of the Cairngorms plateau, culminating at the peak of Munro Sgor Gaoith within the Cairngorms National Park. It is managed by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS). A 12-week consultation has now been launched in which both organisations are keen to hear from people who want to comment on management proposals over the next six years.
The reserve’s history of woodland
restoration and management spans more than 50 years. Naturally regenerating Scots pinewood provides a haven for species such as red squirrel, Scottish crossbill and twinflower. Peter Duncan, SNH’s East Highland
reserves manager, said: ‘We are keen that more local people become involved with this reserve and that is one reason that we are asking them to have their say as part of the consultation. This reserve is very special. It is a valuable and prime location for several important Scottish species and we will be looking at ways to ensure their breeding success continues’.
Crest of a wave According to Fisheries and Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead this is
an exciting time for Scotland’s seas. The Scottish Goverment’s Marine Bill recently got Royal assent and the massive potential for marine renewable energy is being developed. Publishing ‘Making the most of Scotland’s seas’ the Scottish Government have used it to set out a framework for their vision of clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse marine and coastal environments. Lochhead commented: ‘It’s a year to the day since Marine Scotland took
on direct responsibility for marine science, planning, policy development, management and compliance measures. While there is always room for improvement and there is much still to be achieved the new organisation is taking shape and is now widely regarded as the Scottish Government’s champion for integrated marine environment. He continued: ‘We have reached a turning point and must make good use of the new marine planning powers in the Marine Act.’
LOO BLUES A study was recently completed by the Forth Valley and FIELD FEEDBACK
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Lomond Leader into the provision of sustainable toilets in remote rural locations. The practicalities and realities of running remote loos including all installation and running costs were considered closely.
The completed report looks at the various kinds of composting toilets on offer and also has a number of case studies which provide the ‘loo down’ on the real world of sustainable toilets! The report is available online at
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WILL IS STRONG At the recent ‘Opportunities for Ecological Restoration’, organised by Borders Forest Trust and SNH, over 90% of attendees agreed not enough is being done to promote and initiate ecological restoration in Scotland. Topics discussed included farming for biodiversity, ecological restoration in the uplands, wetland restoration and floodplain restoration. BFT Director Willie McGhee said, ‘We stand at a crucial
point in terms of the future of Scotland’s landscape. Decisions made now will impact on generations to come. We must ensure that ecological restoration is at the forefront of policy decisions. Getting it right is critical.’
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