Landscape of globally rare habitat restored near Loch Ness in one of first and largest projects of its kind in Scotland

cross-posted from: feddit.uk/post/47620628 A partnership of charities, landowners and businesses has joined together to save and repair a connected area of blanket bog – among the world’s rarest habitats – across three neighbouring and diverse landholdings. It has been facilitated by charity Rewilding Affric Highlands, which coordinates a growing partnership of landowners which forms the Affric Highlands landscape. Peatland restoration consultancy Caledonian Climate is providing expert advice and support. The 1,024 hectare-initative is being carried out across rewilding charity Trees for Life’s Dundreggan estate, the privately owned Hilton Guisachan, and Corrimony Farm. “This is about restoring a whole ecosystem at a landscape scale, and a shared commitment to tackling the nature and climate emergencies and benefitting local communities,” said Stephanie Kiel, Rewilding Affric Highlands executive director.