Loch Morie - Easter Ross
Kildermorie Native Woodland
Re-establishing woodland and montane scrub across 140 hectares of denuded hill ground above Loch Morie, restoring the catchment's headwater woodland.
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Meet the Cromarty Firth Watershed Environmental Trust. A catchment-based organisation working through land, river and sea with a 100-year ambition.
Who we are
A grass roots nature charity based in the Cromarty Firth catchment
The Crom-Shed works across the landscape, from the uplands to the marine environment, to improve the livelihoods of our local communities, increase climate resilience, boost biodiversity and provide meaningful outdoor opportunities.
Small, place-based and proud of our local heritage. We measure success in generations.
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Outreach opportunities provided
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Active projects
740 ha
Of biodiversity monitoring
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Local Collaborations
Projects on the ground
What we are working on this season
Restoration, research and community work happening right now across the Cromarty Firth catchment.
European Wide
Barkshield MRes Project
Planning and responding to the arrival of Ips – the European bark beetle (Ips typographus) - for the UK forestry sector.
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Golspie and the Cromarty Firth
Nature-led Coastal Adaptations
Using nature to lead the design in coastal adaptation to protect communities against rising sea levels and climate change, whilst being eco-aware.
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Whole catchment - UHI PhD
Songs of the Catchment
A Creative PhD creating songs and stories about the heritage, culture and landscape of the Cromarty Firth informing the concept of a hyperobject and unique bioculture of the region.
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Restoration Forest - Dalmore
Restoration Forest, Dalmore
Breeding and producing resilient ash and elm saplings to restore native forests affected by pests and disease.
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Alness River and Tributaries - 2026
Nature Restoration Fund
Working with farmers, businesses and communities in the Alness catchment to boost biodiversity in the coastal tributaries of Rosskeen and Pollo.
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Catchment wide - education
Catchment in the Classroom
Getting Highland schoolchildren onto the shoreline, riverbank and bog to take part in outdoor activities and discover the living catchment on their doorstep.
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All rivers in the catchment
eDNA Sampling
Collecting, processing and reporting on the eDNA samples collected across the Cromarty Firth watershed to inform our baselines and track our success.
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The catchment
Every project, everywhere, all at once … in the Crom-Shed
Explore what's happening in the watershed. Toggle layers to identify habitats, river systems and points of interest.
The long view
A hundred-year ambition for the watershed
We've identified four pillars that create the backbone of our core purpose.
Restore rivers
Spawning gravel, riparian planting, dam removal where it serves the river.
Enhance habitat
Native woodland, wetland, peatland. Connecting remnant habitats, started this decade.
Build resilience
Climate-ready landscapes that hold water, soil and species through the next century.
Empower community
Landowners, farmers, schools and the wider community. Every project is a conversation.
Voices from the watershed
"We hope to leave a growing legacy in this landscape, from generation to generation, that will go beyond any of the staff that work here."
Euan Bowditch
Director · Crom-Shed
Get involved
The watershed needs hands, time and money
Three doors into the same landscape-scale project. Pick yours.
Community
Volunteer
A day in wellies
Riverbank planting, fence days, woodland weekends or litter picks. Spring to autumn. No experience needed.
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Field note
Updates & News
News from the Shed
Field notes, project updates and our monthly newsletter. Keep up with everything across the catchment.
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Fund your nature
Pick a project and back it directly. Donations go straight to the catchment.
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Common questions
Answers to your Crom-Shed questions
How can I volunteer with the Crom-Shed?
Volunteer opportunities rely mostly on our partnerships with other organisations. We will act as a source of information and a way to involve yourself with several different oppotunities through one place. From time to time, we will also offer our own opportunities. Sign up via the volunteer page and we'll send out regular updates.
What does a "one hundred-year ambition" mean in practice?
It means we plan in centuries, not funding cycles. Long term monitoring, conservation work and community initiatives that have continuous positive impacts and results for both people and nature.
Can my school or community group get involved?
Yes! We offer outdoor learning opportunities for children up to the age of 17. We also provide workshops to upskill volunteer groups and are always willing to provide a helping hand during events you may have planned. Please reach out to info@cfwet.org to find out more.
Do you offer career placements or internships?
We hope to develop and confirm these types of opportunities soon and we are working hard to make this possible from within the catchment. Watch the careers page and our social media channels for openings.
How can my organisation partner with you?
We work with individuals, landowners, NGOs, community groups, public bodies and corporate funders. Drop a note to info@cfwet.org with a short summary of what you have in mind and one of our team members will get in touch.