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Every chough counts
In today’s blog, NatureScot’s Ornithology Adviser, Dave Parish gives us an insight into some of the ways farmers are helping to support Scotland’s critically endangered chough. This is an exciting time of year…chough are now laying their eggs at the … Continue reading
Posted in Agri-Environment Climate Scheme, biodiversity, Birds, coastal, conservation, Farming, NatureScot
Tagged biodiversity, birding, birds, Birds, conservation, Farming, nature, NatureScot, photography, Wildlife
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Saving Scotland’s chough
In today’s blog, NatureScot Ornithologist Dave Parish tells us about the plight of the red-billed chough, a bird which is now facing extinction here in Scotland. Found exclusively on the islands of Islay and Colonsay, Scotland has barely 50 pairs … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Birds, coastal, conservation, Farming, Land management, Uncategorized
Tagged birds, NatureScot
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Where Crops Once Grew
Roddy Maclean looks at place-name evidence for agriculture in locations which are uncultivated today Continue reading
Posted in Farming, Folklore, Gaelic, History, Placenames, wild land
Tagged Gaelic, Gàidhlig, Roddy Maclean
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Far an Robh Bàrr a’ Fàs
Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain a’ toirt sùil air àiteachan far an robhar a’ cur agus a’ buain anns an t-seann aimsir – a rèir ainmean-àite Continue reading
Posted in Farming, Folklore, Gaelic, History, Placenames
Tagged Gaelic, Gàidhlig, NàdarAlba, Ruairidh MacIlleathain
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Farming with nature – the benefits for food and farm
We’re continuing our climate-themed blogs for Scotland’s Climate Week, and today Rob Drummond gives us an insight into how farmers and crofters can produce healthy food in a nature-friendly way. I work on NatureScot’s Farming with Nature programme, and we … Continue reading
Land at the heart of nature-based-solutions
Transforming how we use land is an essential part of our response to the climate emergency. Great progress could be made rapidly in agriculture, forestry and other land uses by using existing technologies. But we will need to go further … Continue reading
Posted in Agri-Environment Climate Scheme, biodiversity, climate change, Farming, Land management, Uncategorized
Tagged #green recovery, climate change, climate emergency, Climate summit, Francesca Osowska, Land-use, managing land, nature-based solutions, nature-rich, NatureScot, Royal Scottish Geographical Society, Scotland
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A new way to benefit nature on farms and crofts
Today’s blog, written by NatureScot agriculture officer, Kirsten Brewster, details a new trial in Scotland, which gives incentives to farmers and crofters to manage flower-rich meadows, help vulnerable populations of wading birds thrive, restore peatlands, and manage other nature-rich areas. … Continue reading
Sea eagles and a shared approach to wildlife management
Two weeks ago, NatureScot launched the Shared Approach to Wildlife Management which sets out how different interest groups can work together to help ensure healthy and valued populations of wildlife across Scotland. In the second of a series of blogs, we look … Continue reading
‘Stop soil erosion, Save our future’
Today is World Soil Day and it gives us a chance to celebrate soils and raise awareness of the importance of sustaining healthy soils. The message of the Day, ‘Stop soil erosion, Save our future’, clearly demonstrates the vital benefits … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, Farming, science, SNH, Soil, sustainable farming, Uncategorized
Tagged NatureScot, Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage, SNH, Soil, soil science, soils, World Soil Day
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Scottish Natural Heritage Staff Reveal Their Favourite Dog Walks
Scotland has so many great places to walk and what better way to experience them than with a furry friend at your side! With plenty of fantastic options it’s hard to choose where to go so we’ve asked our Scottish … Continue reading
Posted in country park, Dogs, Farming, paths, Scotland's Great Trails, SNH, Staff profile, Trail, Uncategorized
Tagged dog walkers, dog walking, Dogs, Scottish Outdoor Access Code
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