Managing wildlife

Scotland is home to a rich variety of wildlife including geese, red squirrels, salmon and deer. Wildlife management is about protecting vulnerable species and habitats, encouraging people to visit the outdoors and supporting local businesses and wildlife tourism. It is also about shooting, country sports, conflict resolution and collaboration. Scottish Natural Heritage's advice and action on wildlife management is guided by a set of principles, included in the Wildlife Management Framework.

Wildlife management framework

Find out more about the Wildlife Management Framework which SNH has developed to guide decision making on wildlife management

Wildlife welfare

Find out more about the new SNH position statement on wildlife welfare.

Managing geese

Balancing agricultural and conservation interests.

Hebridean mink project

Find out more about the Hebridean mink project and keep up-to-date with the latest news on the project.

Uist Wader Research

Find out more about the project and how we are working to help the Uist waders.

Managing deer

Find out how sustainable deer management is good for you and the environment..

Sea eagle Management Scheme

Sea Eagle Management Scheme

Stoats in Orkney

Find out more about what the introduction of stoats may mean for Orkney's wildlife and what we are doing about it.

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Species Translocation

Find out how we assess and plan conservation translocations.