My wet summer paradise
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Hey there! It’s Roger here again! I am enjoying this European Voluntary Service (EVS) with the Scottish Wildlife Trust because you never know what you will be doing the next …
How We Protect Native Woodlands
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This week on the reserve our team of volunteers have been helping to remove some non-native vegetation. Much of conservation today is focused on invasive plants and trees that out-compete …
Jonny Hughes: Why we need a pragmatic approach to decommissioning in the North Sea
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The North Sea oil and gas sector has been a cornerstone of UK industry for over 50 years. At its peak in 1999, the UK was producing over three million …
November at Loch of the Lowes
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We are only 5 days into November and yet we have already had temperatures ranging from -3C to +12C with the appropriately stunning autumn views to go with them! I …
Jonny Hughes: Why it’s time to stop plundering the seas for kelp
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Keystone species are so called because they have a disproportionately large effect on the environment relative to their abundance. One famous example is the wolves of Yellowstone National Park who, …
Waxcaps: Scotland’s fungi jewels
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Waxcaps are colourful fungi that thrive on ancient grasslands and are among the Trust’s Priority Species. In this guest blog Dr David Genney from Scottish Natural Heritage explains their appeal, …
A new adventure awaits in the Scottish Borders – Farewell from the Falls of Clyde Ranger
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After almost 8 years of working at the Falls of Clyde, I am now moving on to pastures new. Jenny who has been writing these articles for the past couple …
Montrose Basin Goose Breakfast – Viewing the Pink-footed Geese at Dawn
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Every year, the People’s Postcode Lottery Goose Breakfast is held at the Montrose Basin. This unique event involves attendees and staff members willingly (and not so willingly) getting up at, …
Farewell to Loch of the Lowes
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Unfortunately, it’s coming to the end of my time as a Seasonal Visitor Centre Assistant at Loch of the Lowes. Since April, I have had a wonderful time working with …
Halloween Creatures
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All Hallows’Eve is fast approaching and to get in the spirit this weekend we are transforming our visitor centre into the Magical School of Curious Creatures! Halloween nowadays is synonymous …