Unsustainable kelp dredging banned in Scotland
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The Trust has welcomed a vote in the Scottish Parliament today that puts a stop to damaging plans to dredge thousands of tonnes of kelp from Scotland’s seas each year. …
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 …
Major boost for Trust’s marine work
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust’s marine conservation work has received a major boost thanks to the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. A £771,417 grant from the Foundation will allow the Trust to expand …
Extra support for marine wildlife
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The Scottish Government has announced that additional resources will be provided for the development of four Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) designed to protect minke whales, basking sharks and Risso’s dolphins. …
Ullapool going plastic straw free
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Young campaigners from two Scottish primary schools are helping to make Ullapool the first plastic straw free village in the United Kingdom. All 14 bars, restaurants and cafes in the …
Success for Trust at Nature of Scotland Awards
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The Trust has won two awards at the 2017 Nature of Scotland Awards. These prestigious awards celebrate and recognise the best of conservation in Scotland. A Cumbernauld Living Landscape project …
Beach clean station proves a success
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An innovative ‘self-service’ beach clean station installed by the Scottish Wildlife Trust has proved a success in its first month. Visitors have collected 130 kilograms of plastic and other items …
Challenge to approval of offshore windfarms
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust is supporting RSPB Scotland’s legal challenge regarding the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve four offshore windfarms in the Firth of Forth and Tay in 2014. …
New snorkel trail launched in North Harris
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A new snorkel trail has been created in North Harris to help visitors and local people experience life below the waves. The North Harris Snorkel Trail showcases six stunning beaches …