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Read our comments on the Land Use Strategy
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The Scottish Government released The Land Use Strategy today. Here’s what we think: Tony King, Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Head of Policy, commented: “The Land Use Strategy passes some tests and…
Make and use a minibeast tumble trap
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…or school grounds is to carry out a survey by using a tumble or “pitfall” trap. Scientists use pitfall traps for insect surveying – it helps them gather important data…
Trust welcomes ban on use of neonicotinoids
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The Scottish Wildlife Trust has today welcomed the European Commission’s decision to halt the use of hazardous insecticides. The ban will restrict the use of three insecticides, collectively known as…
Peatland Programme Director explains more about why peat is so important
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…Union for the Conservation of Nature) UK Peatland Programme exists to promote peatland restoration in the UK and advocates the multiple benefits of peatlands through partnerships, strong science, sound policy…
Are you Scotland’s next all-weather eco-surveyor?
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…to project funding provided under their Skills for the Future programme, the Heritage Lottery Fund is making a £398,000 investment in Scotland’s future environment which will see the Scottish Wildlife…
Strategy 2030: Putting nature at the heart of Scotland’s future
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The Trust has published an ambitious new strategy that aims to put nature at the heart of the nation’s future. Girl playing in the bluebells © Tom Marshall Strategy 2030…
Ending the sale of peat – Consultation-Response March 2023 final draf_for web
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Trust highlights plight of Scotland’s peat bogs
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…Wildlife Trust’s Head of Policy said: “Although we know Scotland has an immense carbon store in its peatlands and we know degraded peatland must be restored to help combat climate…
Ending-the-sale-of-peat-Consultation-Response-March-2023-final-draf_for-web
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End-Term Probation Checklist – Wildlife Watch – 2023
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