November date for global event on natural capital
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Against a backdrop of increasing international interest in how we value the economic benefits we derive from our natural environment, business leaders, policy makers and sustainability leaders from around the

Trust welcomes ban on use of neonicotinoids
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust has today welcomed the European Commission’s decision to halt the use of hazardous insecticides. The ban will restrict the use of three insecticides, collectively known as

Minister sees beavers for himself in Knapdale
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The Environment Minister Paul Wheelhouse MSP has joined Scottish Beaver Trial staff on site in Knapdale, mid-Argyll as part of a trip to key environmental projects on the west coast of Scotland.

Final nail in the coffin for neonicotinoids?
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Westminster’s Environmental Audit Committee has called for a ban on neonicotinoids, insecticides dangerous to bees and other pollinators. The committee describes Defra’s approach to protecting bees as “extraordinarily complacent” and

CAP vote will have mixed results for nature
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Members of the European Parliament have taken part in a crucial vote on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) today. The Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked hard to make sure that the

2013 National Ecological Networks Conference
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The first ever National Ecological Networks Conference was a great success. Nearly 200 delegates from all over the globe came to Edinburgh to discuss ecological networks, green infrastructure and Living

Aquaculture Bill must improve to protect wildlife
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The Scottish Parliament’s environment committee has today welcomed draft legislation that is set to reform Scotland’s fish farming and freshwater fisheries sectors, allowing it to proceed towards becoming law. After

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