Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) aims to promote exemplary habitat and wildlife management practices, build recognition and raise standards through an objective accreditation system. WES is a national version of the European Wildlife Estates label.
WES requires members to:
- Promote best practice in wildlife and habitat management
- Build information on species and their habitats, wildlife management, conservation projects and integration with other land uses to monitor continuous improvement
- Encourage conservation projects and integration with other land uses to monitor continuous improvement
- Use information to engage public and private stakeholders in encouraging best practice management for further maintenance of Scotland’s biodiversity
It does so through an objective accreditation system. This involves the close assessment of an estate and its management against the following criteria:
- Commitment to best practice
- Adoption of wildlife and habitat management plans that underpin best practice
- Maintaining species and habitats records
- Conservation and collaborative work
- Integration with other land management activities (such as farming, forestry and tourism)
- Social, economic and cultural aspects (such as employment, community engagement and communications)
Accreditation is based on the combined score achieved for each of these sections, a qualitative assessment of management and site visits, all of which are conducted by an objective, external assessor. Learn more about the accreditation process and download the form required to get started.
Find out more about WES through the following links:
- WES Standards
- WES Aims, Objectives and Incentives
- WES Operating Methodology
Get in touch
If you want to get in touch to discuss any aspect of Wildlife Estates Scotland or to talk about accreditation, please contact Neil Gunn.
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