Ecosystem Management in the Western Highlands of Scotland
Where are the Western Highlands?
Culture Music Language Gardens Highland Games Whisky History
Landscape Wilderness 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 –