Explore our position on a range of issues from deer management to developments on wild land
People and the natural environment - a critical partnership
Published: 1 Sep 2023
The John Muir Trust supports this statement about the important relationships between people's health and the natural environment
Our position on fair working practices
Published: 18 Aug 2023
This statement outlines our position on ensuring we have fair working practices at the John Muir Trust.
Our position on carbon offsetting
Published: 1 Aug 2023
This document outlines the Trust's position on carbon offsetting in the UK.
Our position on renewables
Published: 1 Aug 2023
This document outlines the Trust's position on renewable energy development in the UK.
Shared Rural Network - telecoms mast position statement
Published: 2 Jun 2023
A position on the UK Government's Shared Rural Network programme
Our position on Scotland's Wild Land Areas
Published: 8 Feb 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 National Parks
Published: 8 Feb 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 approach to casework
Published: 8 Feb 2023
This document summarises our approach to reviewing applications for development in or near wild land and wild places in the UK.
Our position on Nature Connection, Outdoor Learning and Education
Published: 8 Feb 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 large scale events and commercial filming
Published: 8 Feb 2023
This document states our expectations of those organising large scale events or filming for commercial purposes on Trust land.
Our position on visitor management
Published: 8 Feb 2023
This document outlines our position on the benefits and challenges of visitors to wild places in the UK.
Our position on salmon farming in Scotland
Published: 8 Feb 2023
This document outlines our position on salmon farming in Scotland, the problem as we see it, and the policy solutions we think are needed.