Volunteering in the North East of Scotland
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My name is Nereida and I am a European Voluntary Service volunteer from Spain. I have been working with the Scottish Wildlife Trust for two months and alongside the other …
How to create a wildlife pond
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In the last century, more than half of all ponds in the UK countryside have been lost. With more than two thirds of freshwater species relying on pond habitats, one …
Make a New Year’s resolution for wildlife
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If you’re struggling to come up with a New Year’s Resolution here are our top ten suggestions of things that you can do to help Scotland’s wildlife. 1. Make your …
The Scottish Government can show leadership by saving Coul Links
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Scottish Ministers could make their final decision any day now regarding the future of one of Scotland’s most protected wild places. Coul Links is on the coast of east Sutherland; …
How to have a plastic free Christmas
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Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental issues facing the planet. Everyone is talking about it, especially since Blue Planet 2 helped to give the issue huge public attention …
My week at Rahoy Hills
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In November I was lucky enough to spend a week volunteering at one of the Trust’s gorgeous wildlife reserves, Rahoy Hills. Managed by the Trust in partnership with Ardtornish Estate, …
What’s next for Scotland’s beavers?
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The introduction of European Protected Species status for beavers in May was a historic moment. It followed decades of work by many people within a wide variety of conservation organisations. …
Living Cities: Overstep the line
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The Trust’s Living Cities publication outlines practical actions that can be taken to embed nature into the urban environment. Deryck Irving, Acting Chief Executive of the Central Scotland Green Network Trust …
A little break while volunteering
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Scotland, what a wonderful country! I always find ways to be amazed by this country, people and landscapes. I’ve been volunteering with the Scottish Wildlife Trust for six months now …
A summer internship in Ayrshire
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Throughout my internship I’ve gradually settled into the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s routine, even though we tend to do different things every week. I have a new found appreciation on the …