Last chance to save Coul Links
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The closing date for comments on the damaging proposal for a golf course at Coul Links is today. If you share our concerns for this special wild place please submit …
Appeal for information on dead hen harrier
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust is supporting a call for members of the public to come forward with information following the recovery of a dead hen harrier in Argyll earlier this …
Ullapool going plastic straw free
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Young campaigners from two Scottish primary schools are helping to make Ullapool the first plastic straw free village in the United Kingdom. All 14 bars, restaurants and cafes in the …
Conservation charities welcome SEPA’s objection to Coul Links
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A coalition of conservation organisations has welcomed the Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s objection to plans for a golf course at Coul Links in East Sutherland. The response (pdf) highlights that …
Ben Mor Hydro scheme wins Green Energy Award
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The Ben Mor Hydro scheme at Ben Mor Coigach Wildlife Reserve near Achiltibuie in Ross-shire has received the Best Community Engagement Award in the 2017 Scottish Green Energy Awards. The ‘run of …
Trust comments on annual wildlife crime report
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Responding to the publication of the Wildlife Crime in Scotland – 2016 Annual Report, our Director of Conservation Susan Davies, said: “While we welcome the small reduction in recorded wildlife crimes, …
Montrose Basin opens its doors to National Lottery players
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Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre is offering free entry to National Lottery players from 11 to 17 December 2017. The visitor centre is joining participating National Lottery funded …
Success for Trust at Nature of Scotland Awards
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The Trust has won two awards at the 2017 Nature of Scotland Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate and recognise the best of conservation in Scotland. A Cumbernauld Living Landscape project …
Beaver population increased in Knapdale
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Scotland’s wild beaver population has been successfully reinforced by the introduction of three new animals to Knapdale Forest in Argyll. The beavers, of Bavarian origin, were sourced from RZSS Highland …
Chief Executive issues welcome to World Forum on Natural Capital
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The following is a transcript of the opening speech delivered by the Trust’s Chief Executive, and Chair of the Scottish Forum on Natural Capital, Jonny Hughes to delegates at the 2017 World Forum …