17-year high in endangered black grouse population in Scottish Highlands due to conservation efforts.
Conservation efforts in the Scottish Highlands have led to a significant rise in the local population of endangered black grouse, an important indicator species for ecosystem health. Rewilding efforts in the region, including habitat restoration, have resulted in black grouse numbers reaching their highest level in 17 years. The initiative, involving RSPB Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland, and local landowners, aims to conserve the species by restoring its habitats and encouraging nature-positive land management. The study found that black grouse numbers were at their highest level for 17 years in areas where habitat restoration took place, inspiring some landowners to adopt more nature-positive approaches to land management.
August 29, 2024
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