Cairngorms Irish elk
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Project added by
Iain Macdonald
Test project
Yes
Project summary
To trial the release of Irish Elk into the Cairngorms National Park.
Overall aim
To trial the release of six elk and monitor their movements, conflicts with Park users and Irish elk survival.
Name of species translocated
Irish elk
How many species?
1
Monitoring form type
Translocation generic records
Project timeline
01 April 2026 - release date
01 September 2026 - interim report
01 April 2027 - First annual report
01 April 2028 - Second annual report
01 April 2029 - Third annual report and recommendations
01 September 2026 - interim report
01 April 2027 - First annual report
01 April 2028 - Second annual report
01 April 2029 - Third annual report and recommendations
Project lead
NatureScot
Project team - organisational or group members
NatureScot
Cairngorm National Park Authority
Cairngorms Connect
National Farmers Union Scotland
British Deer Society
Cairngorm National Park Authority
Cairngorms Connect
National Farmers Union Scotland
British Deer Society
Translocation aims
Reinstating/enhancing ecosystem function
Translocation aim explanation
To trial the release of six elk and monitor their movements, conflicts with Park users and Irish elk survival.
Outcomes
Outcome
Annual survival
Impacts upon land use
Impacts upon land use
Country
Scotland
Region or locality
Cairngorm National Park
How many release sites?
1
Were experts or guidance consulted prior to the translocation?
Advice sought from expert individuals
Consulted written guidance
Add further information on guidance sought
Genetic research into species reconstruction.