Rangers working in the Cairngorms National Park have been trained by police in how to recognise crimes against wildlife.
The course included sessions on preserving a potential crime scene for forensic examination, legal and illegal use of traps and snares, current legislation, and bird disturbance.
It also included training to give a better understanding of the responsibility of the Spey Fisheries Board and the Scottish SPCA.
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