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Every week, at NatureScot National Nature Reserves the length and breadth of the country, volunteers offer their time and energy for the betterment of natural habitats, their animal denizens and human visitors. This week is the 39th annual Volunteers’ Week , the theme is Celebrate And Inspire and it’s a chance to give back to those already giving back – and to perhaps encourage others to do the same.
There is always something to be done on a dynamic and ever-evolving nature reserve, and only so much that can be attended to without some help – despite the best efforts of dedicated teams of permanent and seasonal staff. Every new tide, strong wind and mating seal makes its mark on the landscape and has the potential to do untold damage to beaches, forests and infrastructure in the process – not to mention the impact of people on the environment, too.
Feeding stations need replenishing, litter needs picked and paths need maintained, but tasks differ by day and by location. The reserves are as distant as they are diverse, and a shift at Forvie NNR is going to be very different to a season on the Isle of May . At almost every location, however, there is going to be something for everyone to contribute; some way to improve access and accessibility to nature. The great thing about volunteering is that it’s voluntary – you can only do what you can do, and it’