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Scotland allocates £1.34 million for nature and wildfire recovery
The Scottish Government has announced more than £1.34 million in funding to support nature restoration projects across Scotland. A significant portion of this package is dedicated to repairing damage caused by summer wildfires in the Cairngorms, specifically following the Abernethy wildfire.
The Cairngorms National Park Authority will receive £150,100 to restore damaged habitats, support wildlife recovery, and investigate methods to reduce the risk of future fires. Specific tasks include replacing damaged wildlife monitoring cameras and restoring parts of the Duack Burn that were impacted by emergency firebreaks.
Broader funding will support various environmental initiatives, including native oyster restoration, chough habitat improvements on Islay, and restoration work within four National Nature Reserves. The package also covers river restoration to improve habitats and floodwater storage, deer management, and the control of invasive non-native species. This investment is part of the Scottish Government’s £23 million nature restoration budget for 2026-27.
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Cairngorms · Cairngorms National Park Authority · Gillian Martin · Islay · Scottish Government
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Recovery work will include restoring part of the Duack Burn. caithness-business.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin announced the funding at a summit in Armenia. periodicoatico.com.ar · nen.press
- [● 3 SOURCES] The funding aims to reduce the risk of future wildfires. periodicoatico.com.ar · caithness-business.co.uk · nen.press
- [● 3 SOURCES] Funding will support river restoration, deer management, and the control of invasive non-native species. periodicoatico.com.ar · caithness-business.co.uk · nen.press
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Scottish Government has a £23 million nature restoration budget for 2026-27. caithness-business.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The funding includes native oyster restoration and chough habitat improvements on Islay. caithness-business.co.uk · nen.press
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Cairngorms National Park Authority will receive £150,100 for recovery work following the Abernethy wildfire. periodicoatico.com.ar · caithness-business.co.uk · nen.press
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Scottish Government announced more than £1.34 million in funding for nature restoration projects. caithness-business.co.uk