Cathkin Marsh Improvements

The project activities (improvements to Cathkin Marsh Wildlife Reserve) represent a portion of work from a previous project, registered as 038. This application for a separate registration is in response to a recommendation from a compliance report.

– Upgrade of path
– General habitat management
– Removal of derelict hut for health and safety reasons
– Implementation of a conservation grazing scheme (ie purchase of 3 highland cattle to graze the marsh during the summer; feed, vet bills)
– Site events ( 5 pond dipping events; 1 willow sculpture event)
– Water level monitoring