Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES)

Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES)

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WES is a national version of the EU Wildlife Estates (WE) label. A pilot scheme for WES was launched in the Cairngorms National Park in July 2011.

Wildlife Estates Scotland illustrates how land management undertaken by landowners across Scotland, is in line with the principles of biodiversity conservation and can deliver multiple benefits for society and rural communities. The WES Initiative was launched on 23 November 2010 by the then Scottish Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham and so far over 200 land and estate based businesses have

Photos from This is Eastside's post 11/05/2023
FAS TV S2 E27: Hedges on Arran 09/03/2023

Some good work going on At WES accredited Dougarie Estate…

FAS TV S2 E27: Hedges on Arran Farmers are increasingly interested in conservation and ways of building natural capital into their business. This week on FAS TV, we head back to Arran to D...

Photos from Trees For Life's post 30/12/2022

It’s wonderful to see the red squirrels growing in strength at WES-accredited Attadale Gardens. They’re a great asset to the biome and so full of character!

09/09/2022

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your selfless devotion and enduring grace. May you rest in peace Your Majesty.

Photos from Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES)'s post 04/07/2022

At the Scottish Game Fair, WES recognised 6 landholdings who recently gained at a packed reception. We are grateful to Mairi McAllan, Minister for Environment and Land Reform for presenting awards to Sorn Estate, , Glenlyon Estate and Candacraig Estate Congratulations all round! ScotGovNetZero Stanley Wright Scottish Land & Estates

04/07/2022

A huge congratulations to each of our newly accredited and reaccredited estates!

Seven Scottish farms and estates – accounting for nearly 170,000 acres - have been awarded prestigious international accreditation to recognise their ongoing work in wildlife management and conservation.

The award of Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) accreditation was made at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair, with Màiri McAllan MSP for Clydesdale, Scottish Government Minister for Environment and Land Reform, presenting the accolades.

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Read more:
https://www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/news/seven-scottish-landholdings-gain-prestigious-wildlife-conservation-accreditation

30/06/2022

Join us tomorrow at 2pm, 1 Hind Row, at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair for our Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) Reception, sponsored by Lycetts Insurance Brokers & Financial Services!

13/05/2022

If anyone is in the area tomorrow, WESAccredited Reay Forest Estate are holding a public open day. Come and find out about every aspect of the Estate from conservation to hospitality and from deer management to fleet management. WES will be there in Achfary Community hall so if you’re around, come and say hello!

25/04/2022

How much do you know about Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES)? In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Digital Projects Manager Calum Henderson chats with Caroline Pringle, Project Officer for WES. Listen on the SLE website, or search ‘ScotLand Matters: The Scottish Land & Estates Podcast’ wherever you listen to your podcasts now!

https://www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/podcast/Episode13

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