Welcoming Our Seasonal Ranger – Emma McBride
We’re delighted to welcome Emma McBride, who started in June, commissioned through The Highland Council. Emma will be patrolling some areas in Moy throughout the summer season and will be with us until the end of October, working a mix of fixed and flexible patrol days to ensure maximum coverage and visibility onsite.
Her role focuses on public engagement and education, particularly around responsible outdoor practices. She’ll be speaking with visitors who may be wild camping, lighting fires, or engaging in activities that impact the local environment — promoting the principles of ‘Leave No Trace’ and encouraging respectful, sustainable land use. 
As part of her duties, Emma will also be gathering data to help inform future environmental and visitor management strategies, including:
• Number of individuals spoken to
• Engagement metrics (positive/negative)
• Instances of extinguished fires and BBQs
• Number of dogs under and not under close control
• Litter collection and number of bags filled
• Count of vehicles, tents, and campervans
• Reporting of any unusual or concerning activity
If you see Emma during her patrol, please feel free to say hello! 
To contact Emma about any ranger-related matters, call: 07345 427548
Please bear in mind Emma covers a large area, but she will respond as soon as she can.
In addition to her ranger duties, Emma is also a professional conservationist. We hope to arrange a ‘walkie-talkie’ session with her soon — a relaxed outdoor walk to explore and learn about the local flora and fauna around Loch Moy. 
