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Wild Land Campaign

The John Muir Trust, the leading wild land conservation charity in the UK. is calling for improved statutory wild land protection of the UK’s last remaining unspoilt landscapes.

About the Campaign

Never before has there been a greater demonstration of the need for statutory protection of the UK’s last remaining areas of wild land. Areas of that are largely unaffected by human intervention are being rapidly depleted throughout the country.

Read JMT's FAQ about the Campaign.

Wild land is essential to wildlife, the economy and our wellbeing, however in recent years it has come under unprecedented pressures from inappropriate developments, including roads, power lines and poorly sited wind farms. According to Scottish Natural Heritage the amount of land in Scotland unaffected by visual intrusion from built development was cut from 41% to 31% between 2002 and 2008.

Reasons for protecting our wild land in an increasingly urbanised and material world include:

* Wild land is often home to our richest wildlife and most sensitive habitats
* Tourism related businesses benefit from visitors attracted to 'unspoilt' scenery
* Wild land is an essential source of clean water and provides natural floodplains that reduce flooding in built up areas
* A society able to enjoy the health benefits of experiencing wild land is physically and mentally healthier
* Our sense of place is intimately connected to the UK’s rugged landscapes

Help strengthen our voice for wild land by signing the petitions. These will be taken to the Scottish and UK Parliaments to demonstrate the public support for greater protection for wild land throughout the country.

Please sign both petitions to make sure your voice is heard in each Parliament.
 

The OIA supports the work of the John Muir Trust and encourages its members and the public to help. Find out how here

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