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SNH Research Report 322 - front cover

NatureScot Commissioned Report 322: Assessments of grazing and trampling impacts on upland habitats in the Cairngorms Core Area 1995-2000

01 Jan, 2009

A survey of grazing, browsing and trampling impacts of large herbivores in the Cairngorms was carried out between 1995 and 2000 to assist the Cairngorms Partnership and NatureScot develop a management strategy for moorland and montane habitats. The objective of the assessments was to identify areas where habitats were impacted at levels likely to result in damage, deterioration or loss of the habitat.

Commissioned/Research report | deer
SNH Research Report 261 - front cover

NatureScot Commissioned Report 261: An assessment and evaluation of herbivore impacts on designated upland habitats within the Drumochter Hills SAC

01 Jan, 2008

The SCM assessment of the Drumochter Hills SSSI and SAC indicated that many of the upland features were in unfavourable condition and potentially ‘at risk’ from herbivore impacts. On this basis, the site has been identified as one where joint working with other agencies could help to deliver sustainable deer / herbivore management.

Commissioned/Research report | deer