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Last updated 13-Jun-2009

Save the Scottish Wildcat

The symbol of NEMT, the Scottish Wildcat is under threat. Several organisations have come together to launch a conservation project in the Cairngorms. David Hetherington has been appointed Cairngorms Wildcat Project Manager. Read more about the project.

Cairngorms National Park Expansion

March 2008: Mike Russell, Environment Minister has announced that the Cairngorms National Park boundaries are to be extended. The park will to take in Blair Atholl and parts of Perthshire. Mr Russell said the decision followed campaigning by the local communities.

The running of Scotland's National Parks is also to be reviewed. The review will focus on whether the two parks are being run as efficiently as possible, as well as planning issues and possible future boundary changes.

BBC News

Renewable Energy

Beauly Denny Public Inquiry

Scotland's longest and most expensive public inquiry has ended. NEMT supported the Beauly Denny Landscape Group in the public local inquiry into the proposed replacement transmission power line. The three reporters are expected to submit their report towards the end of 2008. Scottish ministers should reach their decision on the application in 2009.

NEMT's Press Release - End of Inquiry - Inquiry website

Pylon Pressure - Cairngorms Against Pylons - Highlands before Pylons

Everyone Campaign

An initiative from Scottish Environment Link