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Natural heritage interpretation

Researcher collecting data in the field. İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Interpretive planning

Planning is the bedrock of good interpretation!

Bird researcher. İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Good practice guidelines

This checklist will help you produce good quality, effective interpretation.

Tourist reading an interpretive leaflet at Uath Lochans, Glenfeshie, Cairngorm National Park, East Highland. İLorne Gill/SNH For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.o

Writing effective interpretation

Writing interpretive text is a skill that requires thought and practice.

Botanists enjoying a guided walk. İGeorge Logan/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Evaluating interpretation

Evaluating your interpretation will tell you whether it's working or not.

Walker and cyclists on a footpath. İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Making interpretation accessible for all

Providing equal access is a basic principle of good interpretation.

Interpretation panel and visitor at the SWT Aberlady Bay LNR. İLorne Gill For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Producing interpretive panels

Do you REALLY need a panel?

Beinn Eighe - NNR website gateway - Scots pine - Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. Summer. Beinn Eighe reflected in still water of Loch Coulin. �SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Case studies

Some real life examples.

Fowlsheugh-D16382.jpg (People birdwatching) (gateway) - binoculars - People birdwatching at Fowlsheugh RSPB reserve, Grampian Area. � Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Links

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