Protecting habitats & species

Projects that proactively protect, monitor, or safeguard valuable ecosystems and at-risk species. This includes:

• Research & monitoring to inform conservation
• Habitat protection initiatives (e.g. woodland ranger)
• Species protection initiatives (e.g. whale & dolphin rescue)
• Creating stronger, more effective conservation & protection (e.g. MPA enforcement)

HIEF grant example:
Abernethy Woodland Rangers,
Amphibian and Reptile Crofter Guidance