Take part in the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey
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People all over Scotland are being asked to take part in the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey between 23 – 29 September. This survey is led by Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels, …
Scottish Wildlife Trust responds to Programme for Government 2019/20
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Responding to today’s publication of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2019-20, our Chief Executive Jo Pike said: “Urgent action is needed to tackle the closely intertwined climate and ecological …
Renewed call for ban on mountain hare culling
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust is repeating a call for a temporary ban on mass culls of mountain hares following a new assessment which has downgraded the status of the species …
Funding helps volunteers clear invasive species at Spey Bay Wildlife Reserve
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Work by Trust volunteers to eradicate non-native invasive plants from Spey Bay Wildlife Reserve in Moray has received a funding boost from The Gordon & Ena Baxter Foundation. Alder woodland …
Call for support for world’s first basking shark marine protected area
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust and Marine Conservation Society are asking people to show their support for basking sharks by responding to a Scottish Government consultation. The Sea of the Hebrides …
Dive in to Berwickshire’s new snorkel trail
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A new snorkel trail featuring some of Berwickshire’s most beautiful bays and beaches will be launched in Eyemouth on Thursday 25 July during the annual Herring Queen Festival. The self-led …
Trust appoints new Director of External Affairs
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Ruchir Shah as Director of External Affairs from September. Ruchir has worked for the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations …
Young ospreys fledge the nest
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Both osprey chicks at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre & Wildlife Reserve successfully fledged within 24 hours of each other. PT4 took his first flight …
Apply for our new Conservation Awards
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Our programme of Conservation Awards is a brand-new initiative designed to develop the skills and experience needed to gain paid employment in conservation. This year three placements are on offer …
Statement on denotification of Foveran Links SSSI
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Responding to today’s announcement regarding the de-notification of the Foveran Links Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) our Chief Executive Jo Pike said: “As the Scottish Wildlife Trust and many …