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Knapdale’s beavers boosted by successful reinforcement

Work to reinforce the population of beavers in Knapdale Forest in Argyll has come to a successful conclusion with the endangered species now more widespread and breeding throughout the area. …

Scottish Wildlife Trust responds to Scottish Government’s Statement of Intent on Biodiversity

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed the Scottish Government’s Statement of Intent on Biodiversity and encourages significant shifts in policy and strategic investment to secure nature’s recovery. Our Chief Executive …

Conservation charities welcome further protection for Scotland’s seas

The Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Marine Conservation Society welcome the creation of four new Marine Protected Areas for species including basking sharks and minke whales, alongside 12 new Special …

Trust welcomes action on driven grouse shooting

The Trust has welcomed the Scottish Government’s response to the independent Grouse Moor Management Group’s report (the ‘Werritty Review’), set out in the Scottish Parliament today by the Minister for …

Champions for change

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has teamed up with NFU Scotland to hold a topical panel event which will examine how Scotland’s farmers and crofters can deliver for biodiversity and the …

Scottish Parliament fails to declare nature emergency

The Scottish Parliament has fallen short of declaring a nature emergency during a vote on a parliamentary motion by Mark Ruskell MSP. The Trust believes that declaring a nature emergency …

Declaring a nature emergency is a vital step for Scotland’s green recovery

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed a forthcoming vote in the Scottish Parliament on a motion declaring a nature emergency, which will take place on Wednesday 18 November. Declaring an …

Trust objects to proposed salmon farm in Wester Ross Marine Protected Area

The Scottish Wildlife Trust has objected to a proposal for a large fish farm which threatens to damage fragile marine habitats within the Wester Ross Marine Protected Area. Scottish Sea …