The Findhorn dunes are a tiny remnant of what was once the second largest sand dune system in Europe. Many species found here – lichens, insects, and fungi – are found at only a handful of places in the UK. This special ecosystem is under imminent threat from rapidly advancing scrub vegetation. Urgent action is required to prevent biodiversity loss.

The Findhorn Hinterland are planning to take action to remove three hectares of encroaching scrub and reinvigorate the dune ecosystem through working with natural ecological wind driven processes. This will create new sand and shingle habitats that will benefit a large range of threatened sand dune species.