In this issue:

• 06 CITY LIVING Find out how you can help wildlife in the urban environment.
• 08 NEWS News round-up from the Trust and the world of conservation.
• 18 ALL IN THE MIX Rich Rowe investigates whether Scotland’s forests are fulfilling their potential to deliver public and environmental benefits.
• 24 MARINE MAMMALS A recent spate of unusual sightings around Scotland’s coast leads Richard Baynes to investigate the status of Scotland’s marine mammals.
• 28 LAND THAT TIME FORGOT Martin Valenti outlines a new project to create value from Scotland’s vacant and derelict land.
• 32 WATCH OUT FOR Read our latest book reviews and find out about a new online hub for red squirrel conservation.
• 34 VIEWPOINT David Shenton, winner of our inaugural Orca Award for Lifetime Achievement, tells us his volunteer story.