Woodland and moorland are managed to support habitat diversity and species recovery. Red squirrels, red kite, pine martens and ground-nesting birds all benefit from long-term landscape planning.

The River Findhorn is central to the estate’s ecology. We work in partnership with organisations including the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Fisheries Trust to support water quality and sustainable fish populations.

Cawdor manages 3.9k hectares of woodland. Timber is harvested responsibly and processed locally, supporting both habitat value and commercial viability. Cawdor Forestry Ltd provides woodland management expertise on the estate and for private clients.

Programmes are in place to control invasive non-native species such as giant hogweed, knotweed and Himalayan balsam, protecting native flora and riverbanks.

The estate operates a hydropower scheme supplying properties and feeding into the grid, and hosts a wind farm contributing to regional energy supply. Biomass and solar options are under consideration as part of future energy planning. As rural infrastructure evolves, we are also exploring practical solutions such as electric vehicle charging to meet changing needs responsibly.

Arable, grazing and stock management remain central to the estate’s economy and landscape structure, supporting soil health, biodiversity and long-term rural livelihoods.