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Managing wildlife

Scotland's wildlife such as deer, geese, grouse and salmon provide a rich resource. Wildlife in Scotland is managed for varied reasons. When undertaken well wildlife management can bring benefits to people, the economy and the environment.

Captive Scottish Wildcat (Felix sylvestris) at the Highland Wildlife Park. İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Wildlife management framework

SNH has developed a Wildlife Management Framework to guide decision making on wildlife management

Greylag Goose İLorne Gill. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Libary on tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.org.uk  LJG  Lorne Gill  SNH

Managing geese

Balancing agricultural and conservation interests.

Mink on rocks. İFrank Stark/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Hebridean mink project

Find out more about the Hebridean mink project and keep up-to-date with the latest news on the project.

RPlover-D0431.jpg (Ringed Plover) bird (gateway) - Ringed Plover feeding on the ploughed Machair, South Uist, Western Isles Area. İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Uist Wader Research

Find out more about the project and how we are working to help the Uist waders.

Sika Deer (Cervus nippon). İSNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk.

Managing deer

Find out how sustainable deer management is good for you and the environment..



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