Research Documents

Valuing the Park: A Summary of Tourism Data (2011)

This booklet contains some of the top level information from both the Valuing the National Park and the Visitor Survey reports and provides valuable insights into the Park.
Booklet

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Valuing the National Park (2011)

In 2011 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority commissioned a report to update the National Park’s economic baseline, to consider its contribution to the Scottish economy and assess the value of the Park’s ecosystems.
Report

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority Visitor Survey (2011)

During the summer of 2011 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority commissioned a visitor survey to provide more primary research into visitor attitudes to the National Park.
Report

Geodiversity of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park: Statement of Significance and Identification of Opportunities (2008)

Report prepared by the British Geological Survey for Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority to provide an overview of the National Park’s geodiversity.
Report

Wildness Study in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (2011)

Report commissioned by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority and Scottish Natural Heritage to identify the geographical extent and intensity of wildness in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Monitoring the Impacts of Recreational Activities on the Designated Wildlife Sites in and around Loch Lomond (2010)

YALTCEE Report (2009)

Report from the two year learning partnership YALTCEE (Young Adults Learning Through Cultural Engagement in Europe) undertaken with Swedish, German and Italian partners.

A Preliminary Study into the Noise Aspects of Loch Lomond (2005)

Report commissioned to carry out a noise survey of Loch Lomond. The findings of which were considered during the Byelaw review process in 2005/2006.

Loch Lomond Byelaws Review: Economic Impact Assessment (2005)

Report providing an assessment of the potential economic impact on placing a speed restriction on motorised craft in the central part of Loch Lomond. The findings of which were considered during the Byelaw review process in 2005/2006.

Review of Ecological Impacts of Boating and Associated Activities on Loch Lomond and its Shores (2005)

Report commissioned to provide a summary of current knowledge on the impacts of vessels on the ecology of Loch Lomond. The findings of which were considered during the Byelaw review process in 2005/2006.

Recreational Boating on Loch Lomond (2005)

Report presenting a summary and analysis of the censuses of recreational craft use on Loch Lomond from 1989 to 2005.

Audit and Management Recommendations for Invasive Plants in the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park (2007)

Report commissioned to ascertain the distribution of the two most widespread invasive non-native plants within the National Park and to provide a framework for targeted control measures to be undertaken.

Deer Issues Report (2002)

Report by the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Deer Management Forum
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Fish & Fisheries Report (2004)

Report by the National Park Fish & Fisheries Forum
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Aquatic Ecology Research Priorities (2006)

Study by Lomond & The Trossachs Research Group, June 2006

This report highlights gaps in research areas and identifies starting points for future work. Its aim is to stimulate thinking about research that is likely to develop policy and support species and habitat management and protection over the next five years.
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National Park Transport Survey (2004)

Report of findings from survey of residents in the National Park
Click here for pdf (1.8Mb)

Play in the Park

Report based on study trip to Berlin in July 2007 visiting a number of projects which promote natural play.
 Click here for pdf - Play in the Park 2007 (2.3Mb)