You may remember in March we asked for your support for a peatland restoration project at RSPB Scotland Forsinard Flows nature reserve, which was in the running to receive funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA).
With the results counted and verified the project finished in second place in the nature category; however despite not winning the vote RSPB Scotland were awarded €30,000 in funding anyway! The full amount asked for.
After the voting period finished and the initial funding was allocated to the winners the EOCA members sat down to decide which of the remaining nominated projects they would like to make happen too. RSPB Scotland were successful at this stage, along with projects by two other organisations. It just goes to the show that the work being done to restore this important landscape is really impressive.
A huge thank you to everyone who took a moment to vote for this project, which was nominated by Mountain Equipment. RSPB Scotland were absolutely overwhelmed by the support received, which they are sure impressed the EOCA members and helped secure this funding. This money will enable tree removal and drain blocking over 3.64 ha of the Dyke plantation.
Photo credit: Andy Hays (rspb-images.com)
