A long-term photography study has revealed the scale of nature restoration at National Nature Reserves (NNRs) across the Highlands.
NatureScot has carried out repeat photography to illustrate the changes that have happened to the natural habitats at its NNRs over time.
This involves re-taking historical photos at the same location, and at the same time of year – in some cases dating back 70 years.
A new Storymap launched today showcases the expansion of the Caledonian pine forests at Invereshie and Inshriach NNR, Beinn Eighe NNR and Dell Woods NNR; the spread of birch woodlands at Creag Meagaidh NNR and Creagellachie NNR; and the changes following peatland restoration at Ben Wyvis NNR.
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The good bits:
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Trees increased by around 25% at Invereshie and Inshriach NNR between 2017 and 2023 through natural regeneration, aided by deer management undertaken by Cairngorms Connect deer stalkers.
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Woodland at Beinn Eighe NNR has increased by 41% since it was designated as the UK’s first NNR in 1951, through a combination of tree planting, natural regeneration and sustainable deer management
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More than 200 hectares of peatland has been restored on the mountainside at Ben Wyvis NNR as part of landscape-scale habitat restoration stretching from summit to sea.
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