A group of Scottish wildlife and fishery managers recently visited Norway on a trip organised by the Cairngorms National Park Authority. The objectives of the trip were to improve understanding and relations between representatives of Scottish wildlife management interests. to examine and debate Norwegian wildlife management issues and consider lessons for Scotland where appropriate. The trip was funded under the EU Nature Exchange programme which is managed in Scotland by Archnetwork. The group agreed the trip was a high quality experience which facilitated good discussion in a neutral location. All agreed it did improve relations and understanding.    more »

03rd -10th May 2008 Timetable will follow.
The topics to be covered are:
1. Deer and moose management. How are they managed? Who does the hunting? How are communities involved? What is hunting/ meat How is the size of culls decided? How is damage prevented/ How is moose hunting integrated with other land uses?

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