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, …
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 …
Scottish Ministers call in plans for a golf course at Coul Links
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Scottish Ministers have called in plans for a golf course at Coul Links near Embo, East Sutherland after deciding that the case is of ‘national importance’. The controversial plans, which …
Scottish Ministers grant a ‘stay of execution’ to Coul Links wildlife
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Scottish Ministers have decided that they need more time to consider the controversial proposals for a golf course at Coul Links, near Embo, East Sutherland. The plans, which threaten an internationally important wildlife site, were …
Trade policies aimed at lower food prices will undermine sustainable farming
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A new report published by Green Alliance in partnership with the Food and Nature Task Force with support and advice from our Chief Executive Jonny Hughes has found that using …
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 …
Appeal for information on dead hen harrier
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust is supporting a call for members of the public to come forward with information following the recovery of a dead hen harrier in Argyll earlier this …