New board members wanted
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Do you have a passion for wildlife conservation? The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a diverse and inclusive charity and we are looking for new board members. This year we would …
Eyes on the skies at Loch of the Lowes
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Staff and volunteers at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre and Wildlife Reserve in Perthshire are eagerly awaiting the return of ospreys this month. In 2017 male osprey LM12 touched …
Ensure wildlife remains a priority for the Heritage Lottery Fund
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The Heritage Lottery Fund wants to hear from you about how they should direct their funding over the next 5 years. We need your help to make sure they hear loud …
European volunteers set to begin long-term placements
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Ten European Voluntary Service volunteers from Spain, France and Hungary are joining the Trust’s Conservation Teams around Scotland thanks to Erasmus+ funding. The volunteers will complete year-long placements in Dundee, Irvine, Castle …
Further evidence shows bees at risk from neonicotinoid pesticides
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New assessments demonstrating the risk to bees from neonicotinoid pesticides have been published by the European Food Safety Authority. These assessments draw on more than 1,500 scientific studies and conclude …
Dates announced for Scottish Badger Week 2018
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The Trust and the charity Scottish Badgers are pleased to announce Scottish Badger Week 2018. This week will run from Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 May and will include events, fundraising activities and …
Get into the spring of things at Montrose Basin
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A new trail has been created at Montrose Basin Visitor Centre to help families find their way around the attraction during half term. The free Rain or Shine trail sets …
Red squirrels are holding strong
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Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels has published the results of its 2017 annual survey, which shows that overall red squirrel populations have remained stable in the past year, with significant gains …
Former employee convicted of embezzlement – message from our Chief Executive
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You may have seen a story which has appeared in the media over the past 24 hours about a former Scottish Wildlife Trust employee who has been convicted of embezzlement. …
Extra support for marine wildlife
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The Scottish Government has announced that additional resources will be provided for the development of four Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) designed to protect minke whales, basking sharks and Risso’s dolphins. …