Save Our SSSI - Bracken Bashing!

Mon May 25 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm UTC+01:00

Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve | Aberdeen

Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service
Publisher/HostAberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service
Save Our SSSI - Bracken Bashing!
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Join us at Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve and help save our Site of Special Scientific Interest by carrying out some bracken bashing!
About this Event

Save Our SSSI - Bracken Bashing!

Join the Countryside Ranger Service for this hands-on conservation event at Scotstown Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This important habitat is home to a diverse array of wildlife and your help is needed to potect and enhance its unique wetland ecosystem.Our activities will focus on:

  • Bracken control: bash the encroaching fern to stunt its growth and promote the spread of native ground flora within the SSSI.
  • Wetland Expansion: Assist in vital efforts to restore and extend the wetland area, promoting biodiversity and supporting the natural water cycle

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about wetland ecosystems, meet like-minded people and make a tangible impact on preserving Scotstown Moor's natural beauty.

Additional Information:

All tools and equipment will be provided, along with guidance from the team. No prior experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to make a difference!

What to Bring:

  • Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear
  • Thick gardening gloves (if you have them, if not gloves will be provided)
  • A packed lunch and water bottle

Where to Meet:

Address: Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve, Scotstown Road, Bridge of Don, AB23 8NA

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Grid Reference: NJ933117

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve, Scotstown Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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