Regional ProjectsA sustainable population of black grouse in Britain will probably only be achievable through major policy changes, which enable landowners and managers to manage their land to help black grouse and other wildlife. In the meantime, several recovery projects have been set up, using the best-available research, to focus on the needs of the black grouse on a regional basis. Project officers, usually funded by a partnership of government and voluntary organisations, work with farmers, foresters, estate managers and gamekeepers to employ a variety of measures to safeguard and create vital habitat, often helping to find funding. Working with local people, project officers also monitor the fortunes of black grouse, to see how they respond to the changes in management. These regional projects are testing the mix of management measures, both to secure regional populations and to inform future land management policies. There is currently partnership work in each country. As well as advice and assistance in finding grants, project officers also organise training events for land managers and advisers who want to help black grouse. For more information about these projects, training courses and workshops, follow the links to the left. In addition, there are other advisers in other parts of Scotland. Click here for contact details. |