Ecosystem Management in the Western Highlands of Scotland

Ecosystem Managementin the Western Highlands of Scotland

Where are the Western Highlands?

Culture

• Music

• Language

• Gardens

• Highland Games

• Whisky

• History

LandscapeWilderness or Cultural Landscape?

Wildlife

Livelihoods

• Crofting

• Estates

• Fishing

• Tourism

• Forestry

Wildlife and Livelihood Conflicts

Renewable Energy

Infrastructure

People

Institutions

Objectives• Apply the Ecosystem Management approach to the

Western Highlands of Scotland

– Identify the ecological, social and economic goals and challenges

– Identify relevant stakeholders and resources

– Understand the processes that determine system dynamics

– Identify the interactions among elements and actors

Source information

• ‘Local Stakeholders’– Jaboury Ghazoul– Andy Macgregor (Scottish Natural Heritage)

• Scientific literature

• Reports

• Websites

• Government and non-government institutions

• Maps and GIS– http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-857DT5