New champion for Scotland’s beavers
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John Finnie MSP has agreed to become the Species Champion for the species as part of an initiative run by Scottish Environment LINK. Species Champions commit to raising the profile …
Scottish Conservation Finance Project aims to drive significant investment into Scotland’s natural environment
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An ambitious new initiative aims to pioneer new ways of funding nature conservation in Scotland through the launch of the £1 Billion Challenge. Led by the Trust and the Scottish Environment …
Legal protection for Scotland’s beavers welcomed
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The two lead partners in the Scottish Beaver Trial – the Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) – welcome the announcement made this morning (23 …
Drone documents destruction of precious sand dunes in Ayrshire
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The destruction of a large and wildlife-rich area of sand dunes in North Ayrshire has been documented from the air. Drone footage captured by a local photographer gives a birds-eye …
Trust welcomes progress on recognising right to a healthy environment in Scotland
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The Trust has welcomed a recommendation made by the First Minister’s Advisory Group on Human Rights Leadership to enshrine the right to a healthy environment in Scots law. “There is …
Trust calls for step change in Scottish forestry
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust is calling for greater commitment to be given to expanding and restoring Scotland’s native woodland over the next ten years. The Trust’s response to the Scottish …
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. …
Scotland at heart of new global alliance for greener cities
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The International Union for Conservation of Nature has launched a global initiative which aims to create greener, more liveable cities that will improve the health, well-being and prosperity of people …
Living Cities: towards ecological urbanism
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The Trust has published a new report that aims to address the growing challenge of achieving sustainable towns and cities. Growing numbers of people live in urban areas and they …
Scottish Government confirms case to save Coul Links will be heard
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Thanks to the support of more than 13,000 people Scottish Ministers have decided to call in the proposals to build a golf course at Coul Links in Sutherland. This beautiful, …