Raising the water table at Bankhead Moss
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We have completed peatland restoration work on a 7.5ha area of raised bog at Bankhead Moss Wildlife Reserve in Fife, with the aim of reinstating a high water table that …
Seed collecting season at Little Assynt Tree Nursery
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Tree nursery assistant, Josie Gibberd gives us a glimpse into the practicalities and joy of seed collecting. Quinag and Little Assynt Tree Nursery in the Snow Over the past few …
A young persons’ reflections on COP27
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One of our Young Leaders – climate activist, environmental scientist and ethical influencer – Laura Young has returned from COP27 in Egypt last month. She shares her reflections of the …
Nature and climate are on the International stage at COP15
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Most people are very aware of the COP climate events, but many are less aware of their biodiversity focused sibling. The Biodiversity “Conference of the Parties” COP15 will run from …
Nature Stories – Ian Young
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During Scotland’s Year of Stories, the Scottish Wildlife Trust is publishing a series of first-hand accounts from people who have faced barriers connecting to nature. In this story, Ian Young …
What’s stopping the widescale use of nature-based solutions in our towns and cities?
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On Solutions Day at COP27 and following on from Biodiversity Day, our Nature Based Solutions Policy Adviser, Rebekah Strong shares an insight into her work on urban nature-based solutions. Asking …
Making Peace with Nature
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Writer, ecologist and Trustee Julian Caldecott introduces the recording of our special Peace with Nature panel discussion, which took place at the Trust’s 58th Annual General Meeting in September. © …
Winter Opening Times at Lowes
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The clocks have gone back, gold and crimson leaves are falling faster than we can sweep them up, wigeon are whistling – it can only mean one thing: the …
Environmental awareness & butterfly scrapes
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Elisabeth Baudoul is a European Solidarity Corps volunteer from Belgium. She started her placement in the North of Scotland in July and will finish at the end of October. She …
Little Assynt Tree Nursery is 10 years old
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This October, Little Assynt Tree Nursery celebrates its tenth anniversary with tea and cake. On Friday 28 October from 1pm-4pm visitors are welcome to find out more about the role …