Scotstown Moor - Site Management Objectives

Site Management Objectives

Aberdeen City Council manages each of its nature reserves in accordance with a set of site specific management objectives. Habitat management is obviously an important component of these plans, but informal recreation, environmental education, research and legal and other obligations may all be considered. The site management objectives for Scotstown Moor are summarized here:

Site Management Objectives for Scotstown Moor

• Operational objective - habitat management

1. To maintain and enhance the variety of habitats present within the reserve
2. To maintain and enhance the mosaic of wet heathland and bog habitat.
3. To maintain and enhance the grassland habitat.
4. To maintain the plantation and newly planted wooded areas and to seek opportunities to enhance the nature conservation of these areas.
5. To maintain and enhance the nature conservation value of the small area of acid bog.
6. To maintain and enhance the acid grassland and marsh habitats.
7. To enhance the conservation value of the pond.
8. To safeguard notable species.

• Informal recreation

1. To encourage access to the reserve for informal recreation.
2. To provide interpretive material and opportunities for the public to learn more about the reserve.
3. Improve the appearance of the carpark.
4. Minimize the impact of visitor use on the reserve.

• Environmental education

1. To encourage the use of the reserve for environmental education.

• Research

1. To encourage research work on the reserve.

• Obligations

1. To meet all legal and other complications.