Fate of Coul Links is in the hands of Scottish Ministers
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A coalition of environmental groups which is campaigning to save Coul Links has called on the First Minister to step in to save one of Scotland’s last remaining intact dune …
Coul Links hangs in the balance
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Highland Council’s planning officials have recommended the refusal of plans for a golf course at Coul Links, which would threaten a highly protected sand dune system in Sutherland. The Council’s …
Trust welcomes move to protect pollinators
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed the decision by the European Union to protect pollinators by banning the use of neonicotinoid insecticides on outdoor crops. Jonny Hughes, Chief Executive, Scottish …
Dates announced for Scottish Badger Week 2018
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The Trust and the charity Scottish Badgers are pleased to announce Scottish Badger Week 2018. This week will run from Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 May and will include events, fundraising activities and …
Open letter on Scotland’s commitment to the Global Goals
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In 2015, the First Minister confirmed that the Scottish Government would be one of the first anywhere in the world to commit to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals, also …
Last chance to save Coul Links
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The closing date for comments on the damaging proposal for a golf course at Coul Links is today. If you share our concerns for this special wild place please submit …
SNH steps in to help #SaveCoulLinks
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Proposals to build a golf course on one of Scotland’s last remaining coastal dune habitats have been dealt a major blow from an objection lodged by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). …
Conservation alliance calls on public to defend irreplaceable natural jewel
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Internationally important dunelands in Sutherland threatened by exclusive golf course plans A coalition of Scotland’s leading conservation charities is asking the public to support their objections to The Highland Council …
Trust sets out blueprint for land stewardship
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The Trust has published a new blueprint for rural payments after Brexit. Our Land Stewardship Policy is a blueprint for government policy. It shows how land management should be supported …
Heads up for Hen Harriers!
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Hen harriers are one of Scotland’s rarest birds of prey. The Heads Up for Harriers Project would like anyone who is lucky enough to see one to report sightings to help …