Grampian
About us
16/17 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen 32 Reidhaven Street, Elgin, St Cyrus NNR, Forvie NNR, |
This map shows the geographical area we cover in Grampian. Area Manager: David Bale Local Press Officer: Andy
Turner |
SNH Grampian is divided in four sub areas, Morayshire, North Aberdeenshire, South Aberdeenshire and Central Aberdeenshire which includes Aberdeen City. We have a special responsibility to conserve a range of rare or protected animals and plants and places of landscape and wildlife value.
Area staff work with land managers, sporting interests, planners, farmers, foresters, voluntary groups, other public bodies and anyone else with relevant interests. We provide natural heritage advice in relation to local and regional plans, planning applications, woodland grant schemes, and other proposals to try and ensure that development is undertaken in a way which minimise any impact on the natural heritage. We work with partner organisations on European funded projects focussed on providing natural heritage benefits and we have our own schemes which further improve and protect Grampian’s wildlife.
We also advise on landscape protection, facilities for responsible access and the law that safeguards species. We want people to be able to enjoy this wonderful heritage in a way that does not harm it.
Survey and evaluation is central to much of our work. Sometimes we do this ourselves or contract specialists to do it for us. When we know what we have, we can advise and direct efforts to conserve and promote enjoyment and understanding of the natural heritage more effectively.
