Scottish Wildlife Issue 105

In this issue:

06 REEDBEDS Dominated by reeds, this habitat hides some of Scotland’s most secretive species.
08 NEWS News round-up from the Trust and the wider world of conservation.
16 PROBLEM SOLVING A guide to nature-based solutions.
18 NATURAL TALENT Rich Rowe explores how nature-based solutions can be a vital tool in tackling the joint climate and biodiversity crises.
22 Q&A We ask environmental scientist Sir Robert Watson about the potential of nature-based solutions.
24 COLD COMFORT Marieke McBean reveals how Scotland’s birds of prey cope with the challenges of winter.
28 LEADING FROM THE FRONT Charlie Drapala explains how the Trust’s Young Leaders are making a difference at UK level.
31 THE BIG PICTURE David Hamilton amazes with his macro photography of “wee mad beasties”.
32 WATCH OUT FOR Things to enjoy in the coming months.
34 VIEWPOINT Ruth Hunter reflects on a life-affirming connection with nature.