This dataset is derived from data supplied the British Trust
for Ornithology (BTO) and is based on information from the BTO Bird Atlas
2007-11. Scottish Forestry would like to thanks BTO for their approval to use
this data.
The areas defined in this dataset can help support predator
control to benefit black grouse which are vulnerable to predation. This support
is offered via the Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) - Sustainable Management of
Forests - Species Conservation - Predator Control for Capercaillie and Black
Grouse.
For more detailed information please see the metadata record on
Scotland's SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal.