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Beavers can be introduced into new areas of Scotland

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that it will allow beavers to be introduced to new areas of Scotland outside of the current range of the …

Pink-footed geese numbers at Montrose Basin peak at 72,350

The number of migrating pink-footed goose at the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Montrose Basin Wildlife Reserve reached a high of 72,350 this year.   The first few hundred geese arrived from Iceland …

Nature Restoration Fund is an important first step in the right direction

The Scottish Wildlife Trust welcomes the announcement by the Scottish Government of £55 million for nature through the Nature Restoration Fund, and the accompanying announcement that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon …

Young people call for action on climate change

Young people from around the UK want to see urgent action to tackle the climate and nature emergencies. Hundreds of people aged under 30 have contributed to a Youth Manifesto …

New meadows will bring a buzz to Irvine

Pollinators and people in Irvine will benefit from work to double the area of annual wildflower meadow at the town’s Beach Park. The Dragon Meadow and Pond Meadow were sown …

Taking Action for Nature in Ayrshire

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has launched the Action for Nature project to help people in the region connect with the natural environment and ensure it is protected for future generations. …

Lifetime Achievement Award for long-serving volunteer Ken Knowles

The outstanding efforts of one of the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s longest serving volunteers have been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Ken Knowles began volunteering with the Trust in 1976. …

Access restrictions at Hare Moss Wildlife Reserve due to tree felling

There is no public access to the Trust’s Hare Moss Wildlife Reserve, including the viewing hide, until further notice. This temporary closure is due to work to remove most of …