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Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust

OUR PURPOSE​

The aims of the Trust are:

  • To restore resilient habitats and biodiversity in our rivers and their watersheds
  • To foster pro-nature behaviour changes amongst the people who live and work within these landscapes
  • To ensure our watersheds serve as climate and biodiversity strongholds for generations to come

Our Management Plan for the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers

Our current Management Plan waspublished in 2021, with a 5 yearduration running until 2026.

The plan outlines six priority areas for our attention:

  1. Climate crisis
  2. River habitat and land use
  3. Biosecurity & invasive non-native species
  4. Fish and fisheries
  5. Marine and inshore environment
  6. Education and publicity​​

Within these priorities, the Plan will seek to mitigate the effects of climate crisis through upland restoration. This will include working with landowners to:

  • Plant riparian woodlands to create shading along spawning tributaries to reduce the effects of warming temperatures
  • Block off moorland drains to slow water run off to preserve peatland. This will lead to better water retention and lessen the erosive effects of spates during the wetter rainfall patterns anticipated in the future.

This will complement our ongoing projects and activities.

Read our 2021-26 Management Plan

WHERE WE ARE

The Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust is based in the middle of our three catchments at Logie Steading in Dunphail, just outside of Forres.​

We’re very lucky to be located in such a beautiful spot on the banks of the River Findhorn. We are
always happy to welcome drop-ins from the public and other stakeholders interested in learning more about the rivers and our work, and what you can do to help.​ Our staff work flexible hours and may be working from home or out in the field, but when we’re here we welcome you to pop in and say hello.

Logie Steading is vibrant hub of independent shops, a café and garden located on a family-run estate and makes for a great day out. There are several beautiful walks along the River Findhorn that can be started from here.

MEET THE TEAM​

The Trust’s work is undertaken by a dedicated, friendly and professional team, all committed to helping to steward the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie rivers and protecting the wildlife which inhabits them.

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OUR TRUSTEES​

The Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Rivers Trust is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status governed by an experienced Board of Trustees, all of whom have a local relationship with the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie rivers.

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