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Important

Storm Amy has been upgraded from a yellow to an amber warning for large parts of north and west Scotland. The Met Office has warned of widespread winds. Please check local weather conditions and follow advice before deciding to visit our forests and land.

We’re committed to looking after the many lochs, rivers and streams on Scotland's national forests and land.

Waterfalls at Avich

In the past, poor forestry practices sometimes upset the fragile aquatic ecosystem. And when fish and aquatic life suffered, so too did the many species of birds and animals that fed on them.

Today, prompted by the decline of many iconic wildlife species, we respect this priority habitat in all our work. We’re also working closely with a range of stakeholders on fishery conservation and habitat restoration schemes.

 

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