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Together, for a better future<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid Sutherland Community Land Trust (MSCLT) aims to facilitate, promote and undertake sustainable stewardship of local land and associated natural and cultural assets for the benefit and enjoyment of the communities of mid Sutherland and the wider public; to advance education, awareness, engagement, and training opportunities in respect of the natural environment of the area; and to improve our social and economic quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us in this endeavour!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet our team<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Les Waugh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Land and wildlife management. Founder of family business \u2014 local employer and global exporter of Highlands produce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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David Knight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Management and operations specialist, including support through Highlands enterprises and Business Gateway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Victor Hawthorne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chartered town planner. Focus on rural planning, community engagement, and economic development in Scotland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Marc Foggin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Conservation biologist working in partnership with local communities in protected and conserved areas globally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Join us on our Facebook to learn about most recent developments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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