Information about our work to care for wild land
Dealing with deer carcasses on the hill
Published: 13 Mar 2024
Why does the Trust sometimes leave culled deer carcasses on the hillside where the animal fell?
Trust deer culls
Published: 3 Apr 2023
The Trust is stepping up deer management for climate and nature and increasing culls across the properties it manages.
Assynt deer dispute: The myths and the facts
Published: 31 Jan 2023
Statement from the John Muir Trust to dispel some of the myths surrounding its decision to increase deer culls in Assynt following fierce opposition from a vocal minority demanding the status quo for sports shooting estates.
Deer and People
Published: 25 Aug 2022
Why effective deer management is an essential part of building a robust future for rural communities and wildlife in Scotland
Sustainable Schiehallion: Tender
Published: 1 Aug 2022
We are delivering an exciting new project to improve infrastructure and facilities at East Schiehallion. The Trust has carried out initial scoping works and are now looking to move the project to a design options appraisal.
Deer management FAQ
Published: 2 Aug 2021
We are focused on being a carbon credible wild places charity centred on exemplary land management for people, biodiversity and the climate. Deer management is part of this, and we aim to answer the most frequently asked questions on the issue here.
Land management plans
Published: 1 Nov 2020
Our land management plans are currently being updated. As part of this process we have been seeking the views of our members, local residents, partners and property visitors to help inform our actions and priorities over the next few years
Land Report library
Published: 20 Oct 2020
Highlighting the work we do to improve habitats and encourage wildlife on the land we manage, guided by our Wild Land Management Standards
Path work - the Trust's approach
Published: 14 Apr 2016
The Trust takes a pre-emptive approach to keep trails wild and costs low
Deer management in Knoydart – a response from the John Muir Trust
Published: 7 Jan 2016
The Trust sets the record straight over culling at Li & Coire Dhorrcail - and calls for statutory regulation of deer numbers in Scotland
Biodiversity monitoring - an introduction
Published: 29 Jul 2015
We monitor the growth of tree seedlings and the condition of habitats such as dwarf shrub heath
Rewilding - an introduction
Published: 29 Jul 2015
Rewilding is about inspiring and engaging people to restore natural processes