Highland Foundation for Wildlife

Profile

The Foundation is a non-membership charitable trust dedicated to wildlife conservation and research,      with a special emphasis on species recovery projects and the restoration of natural ecosystems.
Our aim is to carry out important work in the field through project- based activity and to keep administrative overheads to a minimum.            The Foundation was established in Scotland in 1995.  The first trustees were Sir Charles Fraser, Nigel Graham, John Grant of Rothiemurchus, Lady Lucy Lister Kaye and William Templeton. 

The present chairman is Jamie Whittle; Lady Lucy Lister Kaye and Frank Law are trustees.

Recognised as a Wildlife Charity in Scotland. Number. SC023741

        The aims of the Foundation

To carry out work in, and provide funds to encourage new projects in the enhanced conservation of wildlife and natural ecosystems, in particular through wise management, new research and innovative techniques in Scotland and elsewhere in the world.

To re-introduce, translocate and restore populations of rare, vulnerable or lost species of wildlife, and to carry out species recovery projects.

To provide a support base for the undertaking of wildlife projects by independent ornithologists, ecologists and others.

To encourage young people to gain fieldwork experience in wildlife conservation.

To encourage co-operation and positive action in wildlife conservation through 'think-tanks', debate, training and the production of books, articles and films.

To provide opportunities for donors to be involved in exciting and worthwhile wildlife projects through sponsorship and field participation.

The Foundation can work in and spend its funds anywhere in the UK and elsewhere in the world.

It can accept contributions of all kinds and can fund raise.

It can work in partnership with others and make grants or loans to other charitable bodies. It can also purchase, lease or accept gifts of land or buildings in Scotland or elsewhere.