First osprey chick hatches at Loch of the Lowes
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The first osprey chick of the season has hatched at the Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve near Dunkeld. Cracks appeared in an egg on the nest on Saturday afternoon …
Trust comment on discontinued prosecution for alleged wildlife crime
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Responding to today’s news that the prosecution of an individual charged with alleged wildlife crime offences has been discontinued, Susan Davies, Director of Conservation, Scottish Wildlife Trust said: “The public …
Trust welcomes publication of Forestry and Land Management Bill
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Bill, which takes a modern approach to forestry development, support and regulation. The Bill …
Four million thank you’s to players of People’s Postcode Lottery
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The Trust is celebrating milestone support from People’s Postcode Lottery players. We announced at our recent Volunteers’ Weekend that support from players of the charity lottery has reached an amazing £4,359,472. …
Environmental groups call for a new approach to deer management
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A coalition of environment charities including the Scottish Wildlife Trust is urging the Scottish Government to move towards a modernised system that will help deliver national targets on biodiversity, climate …
Plans approved for large-scale peat extraction near Penicuik
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A application to remove millions of cubic metres of peat from Auchencorth Moss near Penicuik over the next twenty years has been approved by Midlothian Council. The site where the peat …
Ospreys reunite at Loch of the Lowes
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Female osprey LF15 has reunited with her mate LM12 at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Loch of the Lowes Wildlife Reserve near Dunkeld in Perthshire. The female bird touched down at …
Beavers recognised as Wildlife Success Story
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The return of beavers to Scotland has won a public vote to be named ‘Wildlife Success Story of the Year’ in the 2017 BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards. The species was …
Major boost for Scotland’s red squirrels thanks to National Lottery funding
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The Trust has been awarded a grant of £2.46 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels – Developing Community Action project. Over the next five …
In at the deep end: Highland pupils complete snorkel training
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Sixteen school pupils from Ullapool, Lochinver and Dundonnell have successfully completed training to become ‘Dolphin Snorkelers’. The pupils started a seven-week programme in January and learned the basics of putting …