Caithness and Sutherland Peatland Management Scheme

United Kingdom

58° 20' 9.6" N, 3° 56' 13.2" W

Contact name:

James Plowman

Job title:

Scheme Officer

Organisation / Lead partner:

Scottish Natural Heritage

Address:

Main Street, Golspie, Sutherland

Postcode:

KW10 6TG

Phone:

01408 633602

Website:

http://www.snh.org.uk

Country / Region:

Scotland

Number of sites:

Approximate area covered by the project?:

102378ha

What is your site's current conservation status?:

Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)

Special Area of Conservation (SAC)

Special Protection Area (SPA)

Is your site predominantly upland or lowland?:

Upland

Peat habitats:

Blanket bog

Upland Heathland

Project type:

Management

Year project began:

1992

Project Summary:

grip blocking; hydrological management; grazing; burning

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