The Machair - Managing the Impacts of Geese

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MANAGING THE IMPACTS OF GEESE

CONFLICTS AND SOLUTIONS > CONSERVATION > WILDLIFE

Scotland is an important destination for migratory geese species such as Greenland Barnacle and Greenland White-fronted geese. These geese can cause agricultural damage.

Scottish Natural Heritage pays farmers 'compensation' for goose damage in certain areas.

There is now general acceptance of payment to farmers for damage caused by geese, and many farmers have signed up to the management agreements.

Geese can cause significant damage to crops. Picture © RSPB images

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