Explore our position on a range of issues from deer management to developments on wild land.
Scotland's National Deer Management Plan
Published: 22 May 2025
The John Muir Trust publishes a groundbreaking sustainable deer management plan developed in collaboration with Trees for Life and the RSPB. It would triple woodland expansion targets while saving hundreds of millions of pounds.
Natural Environment Bill: Joint submission to Rural Affairs Committee
Published: 28 Apr 2025
Through discussions fostered by the Common Ground Forum, key organisations involved in the deer management sector have recognised four major areas of the draft Natural Environment Bill where there is consensus.
Natural Environment Bill - John Muir Trust briefing
Published: 2 Apr 2025
The John Muir Trust has published a briefing outlining the strengths and weaknesses of the Scottish Government's proposed Natural Environment Bill.
Letter to the Net Zero Committee regarding the Land Reform Bill
Published: 3 Mar 2025
Following an appearance before the Net Zero Committee to give evidence regarding the Land Reform Bill, the John Muir Trust sent a follow-up letter to summarize points made in committee.
Joint statement on a new National Park in Wales
Published: 22 May 2024
In May 2024 the Trust signed on to a joint statement outlining principles to guide the creation of a new National Park in North East Wales.
Call for views on Land Reform Bill - Trust response
Published: 17 May 2024
The Trust has responded to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee's Call for Views on the Scottish Government's Land Reform Bill
Trust position on National Parks
Published: 1 Feb 2024
This document sets out when the Trust would support a call for a new National Park or an expansion to an existing National Park in any of the nations of the UK.
Our position on rewilding
Published: 22 Dec 2023
This document outlines what we think about rewilding, explains how repairing and restoring land is part of our work and how we advocate for the freedom of wild places.
Our position on National Parks
Published: 22 Dec 2023
This document sets out when the Trust would support a call for a new National Park or an expansion to an existing National Park in any of the nations of the UK.
Our position on Scotland's Wild Land Areas
Published: 22 Dec 2023
This document outlines what we think about Scotland’s Wild Land Areas, why we care about them and our positive vision for them.
Our position on Nature Connection, Outdoor Learning and Education
Published: 22 Dec 2023
This document outlines how we think engaging with wild places supports learning and education across the devolved administrations of each of the countries of the UK.
Our position on visitor management
Published: 22 Dec 2023
This document outlines our position on the benefits and challenges of visitors to wild places in the UK.