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Applecross “whole estate” planning

We have spent the last 2 years working on a major strategic planning project with the estate and the community in Applecross.  A key output from the project was the creation of the Applecross Forum, in tandem with the development of a new estate plan for the Applecross Trust. It was really heartening to see the first meeting of the Forum so well attended by the community and the Applecross…
January 28, 2018
Working Week

Peatland feasibility studies

This month we have been working for the East Ayrshire Coalfields Environment Initiative undertaking site visits to a range of peatlands. Our brief was to undertake feasibility studies, using Peat Action funding, and produce costed specifications for future restoration work.  Things have been quite tricky in the field because of the snowy weather, but we have at least made a start now that it’s temporarily thawing…
January 6, 2018
Working Week

Stoat trapping trial

  This month we have been setting up an experiment for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to ascertain the most effective design of trap to use to eradicate stoats from the Orkneys.  Very heavy loads and challenging overhead conditions during the layout phase.
December 21, 2017