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Hutton has been awarded nearly £44,000 from the Scottish government's Nature Restoration Fund for a project at Glensaugh Research Farm. The project aims to develop a restoration plan for the North Esk headwater catchment area, focusing on habitat and species restoration and water management, in partnership with Forestry and Land Scotland.

Glensaugh, a 1,000ha upland farm, is crucial for biodiversity, carbon storage, and rural community fabric, yet faces challenges from intensified food production. The initiative seeks to align nature, water management, and farming for mutual benefits, addressing climate change impacts and biodiversity loss. Evidence gathering for the plan is ongoing, with completion targeted by March 2026.