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Local Nature Reserves (LNR)
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The LNR designation is applied to areas of important local natural heritage (NatureScot, 2024). They may be designated for research, preservation or educational purposes (Scottish Natural Heritage, 2000).
LNRs will always be small areas, located within the local authority that designates them. The responsibility of their management is generally taken up by the local countryside ranger service (NatureScot, 2024). An example of one of Aberdeenshire’s LNRs is the Arnhall Moss LNR in Westhill (Aberdeenshire Council, n.d.)
Figure 1: NMPi - LNR in North East Scotland
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Live - Next update 20/08/2026
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