Just had a few days bagging some munors in east Cairngorms. Set off up towards Ryvoan Bothy. There is some impressive tree regenration, well impressive for Scotland. Likewise coming back down off the ski slopes at end of trip and following the walkers track from the car park. It was delightful. Regeneration of a number of species of trees. I called into the ranger station and asked how they kept the deer away as there aren't any fences, and he seemed to think it was human and ranger activity that scared them off. Whatever it is, it would be good if other parts of Scotland followed suit. When I got round into Strath nethy, and onto Fords of Avon area it was as normal. A desert. Impressive bleak scenery. Some fabulous deep corries but treeless and obviously used for hunting. I walked back along the shores of Loch Avon. There are some great pebbles along the shore which have been graded I guess by water movement over time, then enjoyed a well made but low key path up to Corrie Raibert and onto the plateau. Munro bashing is a great way of getting to areas which I otherwise wouldn't visit.
Would Scottish independence mean more trees? Bring back the wolves.
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