This award is being made jointly by the Heather Trust and the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust to recognise and promote progressive management of Scotland's heather moorlands.
The aim is for a winner that is an example for others to follow. In making our choice, consideration was not only given to sporting and farming interests (the key traditional land uses), but critically included management for a range of other purposes, such as conservation and improvement of ecosystem services.
A wide range of entrants were considered, including land owners, estates, land managers, farmers, gamekeepers, sporting tenants, syndicates and individuals and groups with an interest in high quality moorland management.
The first award will be presented by the Trust's Director, Simon Thorp, and GWCT Scotland Director, Adam Smith, at the Scottish Game Fair on Saturday, 6th July.
