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Protecting wild land

The John Muir Trust is dedicated to protecting wild land - large areas of high scenic and wildlife value, with minimal evidence of modern human development.

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We raise awareness of the unique and irreplaceable benefits of wild land - clean air, water, flood prevention, protection of rare peatlands, retention of carbon in the ground and health and well-being.

We work hard to persuade governments and policy makers of the benefits of wild land and the value in protecting and restoring it. We work with our members and supporters to show the strong public support for better protection for wild land.

We stand up for wild land when it comes under threat - challenging inappropriate developments that will damage wild land.

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By making a donation you can help us continue to campaign for wild land.

Read about the work we are doing to protect wild land

You can find copies of our responses to planning applications, consultation documents etc here. If you are looking for something specific you can use our website search function by inputting key words.

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Our work makes a difference

In 2014 our campaigning helped get a map of official Wild Land Areas recognised by the Scottish Government and included in planning policy - but there is still much to be done.

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The Great Outdoors Awards

We have regularly been nominated for the TGO "Campaign or Campaigner" award, winning in 2014 and 2015, highly commended in 2016 and 2017 and receiving a Silver Award in 2018.

The wedges of development are being driven hard, and none of the obstacles or defences of nature can long withstand the onset ...

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The John Muir Trust is a Scottish charitable company limited by guarantee. (Charity No. SC002061 Company No. SC081620). Registered office: Tower House, Station Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5AN. Tel: 01796 470080

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