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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