The Glen Nant Nature Reserve near Taynuilt is a lush and picturesque woodland managed by NatureScot, the Scottish Government's advisor on wildlife and natural features. It covers an area of approximately 616 hectares (1,522 acres) and is a remnant of the Atlantic oakwoods that once spread across Scotland's west coast. The woodland is home to a variety of wildlife including roe deer, pine martens, badgers, and a range of bird species such as buzzards, sparrowhawks, and wood warblers.