Give Scotland’s red squirrels a helping hand
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Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels is calling on Scots to lend a hand by recording sightings of red and grey squirrels in their local area this Red Squirrel Week. The project …
Trust welcomes move to block large-scale kelp removal
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The Trust has welcomed the passing of an amendment raised by Mark Ruskell MSP during the stage 2 debate of the Crown Estate Bill in the Scottish Parliament. If included …
Rare beetle found on Talich Wildlife Reserve
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A rare species of beetle has been found at Talich Wildlife Reserve near Tain, marking the first time it has been recorded in the Highlands. The Curculio betulae weevil was spotted …
Funding to help improve Cumbernauld Glen Wildlife Reserve
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Cumbernauld Glen Wildlife Reserve will be made a better place for people and wildlife thanks to funding provided by WREN. A grant of £86,796 will be …
Response to Mammal Review
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A new report by the Mammal Society shows that many of Scotland’s mammals are facing a fight for survival. Commenting on the report our Director of Conservation Susan Davies said: …
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 …
Volunteers carry out spring clean on Handa
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Volunteers have cleared a mountain of rubbish from Handa Island Wildlife Reserve in Sutherland. Two boat loads of litter were taken off the island, enough to fill a large skip. …
Scottish Badger Week highlights continued threats
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Events are taking place throughout Scotland to mark Scottish Badger Week, which runs from Saturday 5 May – Sunday 13 May. Scottish Badger Week is a partnership between the Trust …
Call for a shift towards carbon-neutral farming
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Fifty organisations, academics and individual farmers including the Scottish Wildlife Trust, National Farmers’ Union of Scotland, Scottish Land and Estates, Scottish Crofting Federation and other members of Scottish Environment LINK …
Ensure wildlife remains a priority for the Heritage Lottery Fund
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The Heritage Lottery Fund wants to hear from you about how they should direct their funding over the next 5 years. We need your help to make sure they hear loud …