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Managing the land

Farming and crofting

Farming and crofting

Centuries of farming and crofting have shaped Scotland's landscapes, habitats and wildlife.

Forestry and  woodlands

Forestry and woodlands

Scotland's woods and forests are on the increase, contributing to our ecosystems, and strenthening our economy.

Upland and moorland

Upland and moorland

Scotland's distinctive uplands and moorlands offer a rich variety of land uses and provide habitats for a wide range of species.

Soils

Soils

Healthy, well managed soils provide the foundation for our ecosystems and are vital for sustainable economic growth.

Rocks and landforms

Rocks and landforms

Managing our precious natural assets and safeguarding them for the future is an important part of conserving our natural heritage.

Habitat networks and spatial ecology

Habitat networks and spatial ecology

Looking at how land interacts between its components over space and time



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