Despite the unquestionable beauty and drama of the landscape, many of Lochaber's natural habitats have become degraded and fragmented. Much of the region’s wetlands have been drained and native woodland felled, with regeneration now inhibited by high numbers of grazing animals. Invasive species, such as rhododendron, now occupy huge swathes of what would naturally be temperate rainforest. 

As habitats have deteriorated, so too has the abundance and diversity of wildlife species, with many now completely lost. Today, Lochaber's landscapes fall short of their ecological potential, while also falling short of their ability to respond to climate breakdown. 

Loch Abar Mòr’s partners are stewards of more than 85,000 acres of land, encompassing tracts of ancient woodland, vast peatlands and some of Scotland’s most spectacular mountain ranges. The partnership is focused on nature restoration at a landscape scale, reflecting growing local ambition to build nature networks from the shores of the deepest sea lochs to the summit of the UK's highest mountain.

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Partnership is open to all organisations within the Lochaber region who are able to make a tangible contribution to the objectives of Loch Abar Mòr.