21 January 2010

 

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has been delivering a programme of free training events for farmers and anyone managing areas of land in order to address some of the key issues and opportunities facing them. These courses are being delivered by consultants from Scottish Agricultural College and there is one course remaining in the programme for 2009/10.

 

An upland management course will be held on Tuesday 2 March, 10am to 4pm at the McLaren Lesser Hall, Killin. The course will focus on sustainable systems to enhance the condition of upland habitats in the National Park whilst benefiting a range of species including black grouse. The course includes a site visit along Glen Dochart (weather dependent) to look at grazing management with a focus on wintering of livestock. Practices such as heather and bracken management and native woodland creation will also be discussed onsite. Appropriate management options available under the Scottish Government Rural Priorities Scheme will be discussed.

 

If you would like to register for the workshop or would like more information contact Linda Winskill, National Park Land Management Officer on 01389 722043 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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