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Scottish Natural Heritage continues support for West Coast crofters and farmers affected by Sea eagles10/03/2009 23:46:14
Sea eagle in Westren Scotland. Credit SNH March 2009. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has re-opened its sea eagle management scheme for crofters and farmers in areas of the West Highlands where sea eagles are present. SNH has recognised the continuing demand for the support the scheme provides to land managers by re-opening it for a period of one year. 20 eligible land managers entered into agreements with SNH when the scheme was previously open, between January 2006 and 2008. The scheme is available to farmers and crofters who manage land close to sea eagle nests. SNH will shortly be contacting eligible land managers to detail how the scheme can offer payments for specific activities aimed at benefiting the eagles and assisting with stock rearing. SNH is also working with crofters and the RSPB in Wester Ross to establish a clearer picture of the impacts of sea eagles upon sheep flocks. Potential applicants should in the first instance contact Stephen Varwell at SNH Portree Office on 01478 613329
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