Wild Land News no 67, Autumn 2006

AGM Report - Creag Meagaidh / Newtonmore - June 2006 Article

Alistair Cant

The AGM was held on Saturday 17 June and a small but dedicated band of members were entertained and informed by Peter Duncan of SNH at Aberarder Farm, Creag Meagaidh. He gave a fascinating talk about the methods used by SNH on their National Nature Reserve to encourage growth of native trees, wild flowers and other flora. They have become very inventive in controlling large fauna, particularly red deer, and have spent a considerable time liaising with neighbouring estates and the local Deer Management Group. Many thanks to Peter and his team for the briefing.

The results were impressive as SWLG members walked up the glen, some ascending the corrie rim. Clearly this is active human management to slowly re-wild the locality, whilst also ensuring excellent access for walkers, climbers, etc.

The formal AGM took place in the Balavil Hotel in Newtonmore, where the Co-ordinator gave a presentation of the past year's activities and looked forward to the future. The Treasurer presented the annual accounts, which showed a small planned deficit, to bring the reserves to just over £5000. The steering team members were re-elected and the meeting would up, for the socialising to continue thereafter.

Copes of the annual accounts and annual reports are available from the Co-ordinator.