Rushes & Grassland & Croft Improvement

Does your croft have rush infested grassland?

Do you have waterlogged, acid soils?

This event is targeted at crofters who are looking of ways to improve long-term grazing of rush infested land. The day will cover what is needed to address waterlogged, acid soil conditions including:

• Soil type and analysis
• Reseeding
• Liming
• Drainage
• Rush management
• Grazing management
• The timing of these operations.

There will also be discussion on grants and Agri-Environment options with a range of speakers and experts, looking at practical issues in the field.

Speakers:

• Siobhan Macdonald, SAC Consulting
• Willie Budge, SAC Consulting
• Gillian McKnight, SAC Consulting Conservation Specialist

Lunch will be provided at the hall.

Free transport available from Assynt to Achiltibuie.