Jackie Lauder

This photo captures a breathtaking view of a lush green valley nestled between two mountain ranges. The scene is expansive, with rolling hills and steep slopes stretching into the distance. At the center of the valley is a serene lake, reflecting the sky above and shaped somewhat like an elongated teardrop. Above, the sky is partly cloudy, with streaks of sunlight breaking through, adding contrast and depth to the landscape. In the foreground, near the bottom center of the image, stands a lone person dressed in a bright red jacket, providing a sense of scale and highlighting the vastness of the landscape. The person is facing away from the camera, seemingly taking in the natural beauty that surrounds them. The area around them is covered in lush green grass and rocky terrain, dotted with tufts of wildflowers or white seed heads. The overall mood of the image is peaceful, awe-inspiring, and reflective.

Biodiversity and community owned land in Scotland – an analysis by UHI

The Centre of Mountain Studies at the University of Highlands and Islands has produced a report on how to measure biodiversity on community-owned land.