Life on Handa Island
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Life on Handa has been, relative to the rest of the world, plodding along fairly normally since we arrived on Monday 16 March. This year there are just three of …
Place-based natural solutions: linking climate breakdown, nature, and people
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This article first appeared in The Geographer, Spring 2020. That we are witnessing climate breakdown is undeniable, but worse is set to come without radically decarbonising our economy and reimagining …
Why beavers are a keystone species for wildlife tourism in Knapdale
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In this guest blog, Pete Creech from the Heart of Argyll Wildlife Organisation explains how beavers have become a magnet for visitors to mid-Argyll, and helped create a wider interest …
How to plant a tree
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One of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint and encourage wildlife into your garden is by planting trees. Trees are used by many different types of wildlife as …
With your support, Coul Links has been saved
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The Scottish Government has announced that the application to build a golf course on top of a triple-protected site of international importance at Coul Links has been rejected. The decision …
Connecting artists and the environment
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In this guest blog Lewis Coenen-Rowe, Green Arts Networks, Events, and Programming Officer at Creative Carbon Scotland explains how the charity’s Library of Creative Sustainability demonstrates the benefits of collaboration …
The silence of the bats
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During this past year I have had the opportunity to volunteer for Scottish Wildlife Trust taking part in the Erasmus+ European Voluntary Service. Part of this placement is to give …
Protecting wildlife at Spey Bay
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Spey Bay is a coastal wildlife reserve located along the mouth of the river Spey in the north east of Scotland. It has long been recognised as an area of …
My internship with the Scottish Wildlife Trust in Ayrshire
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My name is Jen and I graduated from the University of Stirling in 2019 with a degree in Environmental Geography degree. I applied for a Scottish Wildlife Trust internship and …
Why action is needed to save Scotland’s seas
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Scotland’s marine environment is vast. It covers an area six times its land mass, over 60% of the UK’s seas, and provides society with a wealth of benefits. These benefits …