Northshots supplies images, text and sometimes a few bright ideas to a number of major visual media projects, some of which have their own dedicated web sites. Here are some of the projects we’ve been involved with in recent years.
2020VISION
The most ambitious visual communications project ever staged in Britain linking healthy ecosystems with healthy people.
Highland Tiger
The Scottish wildcat has become Britain’s most threatened mammal and in the absence of any organisation willing to champion its cause, has simply slipped off the conservation radar .
www.highlandtiger.com
Tooth & Claw
A photo-documentary project which explores Britain’s relationship with its predators and what our attitudes reveal about our changing relationship with nature as a whole.
www.toothandclaw.org.uk
Wild Media Foundation
A social enterprise involving a range of visual media specialists with one aim: to bring nature’s stories to life.
www.wildmedia.org
Wild Wonders of Europe
A visual celebration of the natural crown jewels to be found within our own continent, this project is the most ambitious conservation photography initiative ever undertaken. Unseen, Unexpected, Unforgettable.
www.wild-wonders.com
Other links
Aberdeen Centre for Environmental Sustainability
ACES brings together natural and social scientists to carry out inter-disciplinary research on environmental sustainability.
Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve
Wilderness reserve and lodge restoring large areas of native forest and developing ecotourism initiatives.
Anglian Wolf Society
Advocates for wolf education and conservation
Association of Deer Management Groups
A Scottish organisation which represents its member Deer Management Groups.
British Association for Nature Conservationists
Nature conservation's leading think tank raising awareness and debate on environmental issues.
British Association for Shooting and Conservation
The national representative body for sport shooting.
British Wild Boar
The first U.K. website devoted solely to the interests of free-living wild boar in Britain
Cairngorms National Park Authority
Public agency acting as facilitators for initiatives within the Cairngorms
Carnivore Conservation
An independent site with lots of up to date information and news on carnivores (worldwide) including the latest reasearch papers.
chatterBirds
An online bird watching community connecting people with an interest in birds, birding, nature and wildlife.
Countryside Alliance
A non-politally aligned organisation that influences legislation and public policy that impacts on the countryside, rural people and their activities.
Dean Birders
Birdwatching information, gallery and daily photo reports from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, England maintained by and for disabled and housebound birdwatchers.
Deer Commission for Scotland
The Non Departmental Public Body charged with furthering the conservation, control and sustainable management of all species of wild deer in Scotland.
Education 4 Conservation
Information, knowledge, resources and materials for anyone involved in wildlife conservation education
Farming and Countryside Education
The educational arm of the NFU that aims to help children learn about food and farming in a sustainable countryside.
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
The leading supplier of independent wildlife and conservation advice to land managers in the UK.
Forestry Commission
The Government Department responsible for forestry policy throughout Great Britain.
Game Conservancy Trust
The GCT conducts scientific research into Britain’s game and wildlife and lobbies for agricultural and conservation policies.
Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Trust
A scottish-based charity rescuing and rehabilating animals for release back into the wild.
Highland Birchwoods
Highland Birchwoods is a partnership initiative that promotes and stimulates the development of a local woodland economy and culture in the Scottish Highlands.
Highland Foundation for Wildlife
An organisation committed to conservation and research with a special emphasis on species reintroductions.
International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA)
Non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of all species of bears
International League of Conservation Photographers
Our mission is to further environmental and cultural conservation through ethical photography.
International Otter Survival Fund
IOSF protects and helps the 13 species of otter worldwide through conservation and education.
Kincraig Promotions
The village of Kincraig, Strathspey.
KORA
Research organisation into large carnivores in Europe
Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe
Up to date information on large carnivores projects in Europe.
Mammals Trust UK
An invaluable source of information on UK mammals.
National Farmers Union of Scotland
Promotes and protects the interests of the Scottish farming industry.
National Gamekeepers Association
Promoting, protecting and improving gamekeeping in the UK.
Nature Picture Library
For picture professionals to search, store, order and download high quality nature and travel imagery.
Operation Artemis
An initiative against persecution of hen harriers
Partnership for action Against Wildlife Crime
A multi-agency body involved in wildlife law enforcement in the UK.
People and Wildlife
The P&W initiative provides information and a communication forum on people and wildlife issues and presents innovative approaches to resolve conflicts.
Rothiemurchus Estate
Highland Estate offering many outdoor activities amidst the splendour of the Cairngorms
Royal Pigeon Racing Association
Information and latest news on racing pigeons.
Scotland's Moorland Forum
Scotland's Moorland Forum was established by Scottish Natural Heritage and seeks a sustainable future for moorland through the collaborative work of it's partner organisations.
Scottish beaver network
Campaigning for the reintroduction of the European Beaver into Scotland.
Scottish Countryside Alliance
Promoting the interests and way of life of everyone who lives in, works in or enjoys the Scottish countryside.
Scottish Gamekeepers Association
A non-profit making association of Scottish gamekeepers.
Scottish Natural Heritage
The government conservation agency for Scotland's wildlife, habitats and landscapes.
Scottish Rural Property and Business Association
Successor to the Scottish Landowners Federation representing the interests of rural landowners
Scottish Wild Land Group
The Scottish Wild Land Group is a charity run by volunteers who campaign for the protection, conservation and enhancement of wild land in Scotland.
Speyside Wildlife
Wildlife watching tour operator
The Heather Trust
The Heather Trust is an independent charity dedicated to the promotion of high standards of moorland management for the benefit of wildlife, domestic stock, game and all people with an interest in moorland areas.
The John Muir Trust
Protecting and conserving wild places in Scotland for nature and people.
The Macaulay Institute
The Macaulay Institute is the UK’s premier land use research institute.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
A charitable organisation for the conservation of birds and habitats.
The Wild Media Foundation
A social enterprise working with partners to communicate environmental issues through visual media.
Trees for Life
Conservation charity dedicated to the restoration of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland
Visit Scotland
Public agency responsible for developing Scottish tourism
Wild Scotland
Promoting nature-based tourism within Scotland.
Wild Wonders of Europe
Revealing the amazing natural treasures of our continent to the World, through the emotional power of great photography.
Wilderness Foundation UK
A charity dedicated to preserving and promoting the value of the world's last remaining wild areas.
Wildland Network
The Wildland Network has been set up to further the concepts and development of wildland in Britain by means of visionary land management policies.
Wildlands Project
A US-based project, whose mission is to protect and restore the natural heritage of North America through the establishment of a connected system of wildlands.
Wildlife Conservation Research Unit
Investigating practical solutions to conservation problems through scientific research.
Wildmonths
Courses in how to draw birds, mammals and wild flowers together with observations of wildlife.
Wolf Trust
A charity promoting greater understanding of wolves.
Wolves and Humans
Examining the conservation and co-existence with wolves in Europe.
World Wildlife Fund
WWF works to ensure a safe future for people, species and their habitats, addressing global threats like climate change and environmental degradation
