Have Your Say On The Future Of Upland And Grazing Land Use

People living and working across the UK’s upland and grazing landscapes are being invited to share their views as part of a major European research project exploring how land is used and how different interests can better work together.

Led in the UK by SRUC, the DIGI-Rangeland project is examining how digital technology could support coordination across a wide range of land uses, from farming and conservation to tourism, recreation and renewable energy.

A new survey has been launched to gather insight from those directly involved in – or affected by – land use in these environments. This includes farmers, land managers, community groups, planners, tourism operators and regular visitors such as walkers.

The research focuses particularly on how livestock grazing interacts with other land uses, the challenges this can create, and whether digital tools could help improve coordination and coexistence. It will also explore where non-digital solutions may be more appropriate.

The survey takes around 10–15 minutes to complete and is open to anyone with an interest in these landscapes.

Take part in the survey: https://fundatia-adept.limesurvey.net/138716?lang=en 

The survey closes on 22 April 2026.

DIGI-Rangeland is a four-year, EU-funded project involving partners from 11 countries, led by the French Livestock Institute. Findings will help inform future approaches to sustainable land management across upland and grazing areas.

Participation is voluntary and anonymous, with all data handled in line with UK and EU data protection regulations.