There are stretches of the burn which are give insights as to how this steep sided valley could be better managed for nature. The biodiversity interests clash with pheasnt rearing and shooting, and are the value of the habitat diminished. In the upper reaches, the woodland replanting, if it has been implemented at all, has either been executed poorly or subsequently abandoned. The further up the burn one goes the worse it gets, until the wildlife reserve. These valleys should be prioritised for conservation management and suitable recreational opportunities for quiet recreation introduced.
Woodland & Forestry, Biodiversity and Rewilding, Green Networks, Rivers & Valley Restoration
