The Scottish government has allocated over £1 million to nature recovery projects, including £150,100 specifically for restoring habitats damaged by the July wildfire in the Cairngorms. The funding aims to support habitat, species, and river restoration, control invasive non-native species, and improve deer management across Scotland. This investment is part of a broader £23 million nature restoration budget for 2026-27.
Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin highlighted the importance of nature for health, wellbeing, and the economy, emphasising that the funding will aid recovery efforts following one of the most significant recent wildfires in the Cairngorms. Grant Moir, chief executive of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, welcomed the funding as a crucial step to restore wildlife and habitats affected by the fire. The initiative reflects Scotland's commitment to environmental restoration and wildfire prevention.
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