Scottish Wilderness Trails – Fife and Kinross

Scottish Wilderness Trails is in the forefront of wildlife conservation in Scotland. Its concerned with all plants, animals and habitats attracts many members, increasing its national influence.

wide variety of voluntary activities help with conservation, provide local knowledge and give opportunities to learn about wildlife in enjoyable company.

Fife and Kinross includes many habitats to explore, such as sea shores, estuaries, rivers, lochs, woodlands, hedgerows, moors, fields, reclaimed industrial land and parkland.

What you can do to help

  • Look after Nature Reserves and record the plants and animals there.
  • Conduct biological surveys with the owner’s consent, at wildlife sites known for their special plants. animals or geology.
  • Register lists of plants and animals contributing greatly to knowledge of local biodiversity.
  • Give advice on environmental matters, read and comment on submitted planning applications. Fundraise to support wildlife conservation throughout Scotland.
  • Liaise with Local Authorities, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Ornithological Club, Farming and Wildlife Advisory Groups, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and kindred organisations.

Scottish Wilderness Trails – More Information

How You Can Become Involved in helping to map Fife’s Wildlife

Anyone can help by sending sightings of wildlife to the centre. Such sightings are added to our database and build up to produce the most complete picture of Fife’s wildlife available.

We are committed to providing information of the highest quality. A group of national and local experts oversee the quality of our information and all data is collected and stored in accordance with nationally agreed standards.

What are Wilderness Trails?

These are specific areas of land, of any size, that have significant local conservation importance. They are non-statutory and so, unlike Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), have no direct legal protection.

The system is used widely by many local authorities and is promoted by all of the 47 Wildlife Trusts throughout Britain as a means of protecting local biodiversity.

In summary, the Wildlife Sites programme works in four ways:

  • Active survey: To survey new Wildlife Sites through the employment of contract surveyors, creating a vast network of recognised Wildlife Sites.
  • Countryside management: Practical management and monitoring work on Wildlife Sites
  • Working Partnerships: With statutory and non-statutory bodies to ensure recognition of the value of Wildlife Sites, and to maximise information exchange, particularly to assist in biodiversity planning and implementation.
  • Involving Local People: Through the development and training of the voluntary Wildlife Site Teams to create a sustainable future for the monitoring and protection of Wildlife Sites.

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