Nature Stories – Abdulrahman Ali
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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 Abdulrahman Ali …
Delivering a nature-positive economy must involve the third sector and communities
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March got off to a bit of a flyer from a policy perspective when the much-anticipated National Strategy for Economic Transformation was launched by the Scottish Government on the first …
Buzzing in the meadow
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Late last summer Genevieve Tompkins, Rare Invertebrates in the Cairngorms Project Officer, visited the Trust’s Kelneyburn Wildlife Reserve in search of a rare solitary bee. Genevieve shares her findings in this …
Nature stories – Ruth Hunter
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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 account, Ruth Hunter …
The countdown has begun…
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It’s that time of year again as we’re searching the skies for that familiar wing shape and distinctive call as our male and female osprey return from migration. Who will …
How returning beavers to Scotland can benefit a wide range of wildlife
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World Wildlife Day is celebrated by the United Nations each year on 3 March. This year the theme is ‘Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration’. In Scotland, the species with …
Egyptian geese: where did they come from?
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Outside of osprey season it’s not unusual to have other birds or mammals investigating the osprey nest. Usually they are looking for insects, fungi or even grass to feed on. …
Nature stories – Catherine Leatherland
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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. Our first account comes from …
Why 2022 is a critical year for biodiversity
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The beginning of the year is often a time for reflection and provides a good opportunity to look ahead. Doing so this year highlights what a big year 2022 will …
Gaining conservation skills and experience through long-term volunteering
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Between March 2020 and February 2021 the Trust managed an Erasmus+ funded European Solidarity Corps project, helping young people from France and Spain gain conservation skills and experience through long-term …