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New film spotlights the benefits of healthy peatlands across Ben Wyvis and the River Peffrey
A new Peatland ACTION film has just been released that highlights the landscape-scale benefits of peatland restoration. The short film focusses on the fantastic work that has been done at NatureScot’s Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve (NNR). On its own, … Continue reading
Bringing Peatland ACTION to life
This week, our Peatland ACTION team brings the project to life for readers, giving us a fascinating insight – through four new cases studies – into the reasons peatland restoration is so important, the benefits that it can bring, and … Continue reading
Posted in biodiversity, climate change, conservation, Flood management, Flooding, peatland restoration, The Flow Country, Uncategorized
Tagged #naturalfloodmanagement, #naturerestoration, #NatureScot, #Peatland, #PeatlandAction, #PeatlandRestoration, #Peatlands, biodiversity, climate change, conservation, Flood management, National Nature Reserve, Natural flood management, nature restoration, NatureScot, Peatland ACTION, peatland restoration, peatlands, Wetlands
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Giving to nature and getting back
To mark the start of this year’s Volunteers’ Week, Steven Neish, who has volunteered for seven years at our Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve, explains the quid pro quo of helping nature. Every week, at NatureScot National Nature Reserves the length … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Volunteering
Tagged National Nature Reserve, NatureScot, NNR, Volunteering
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Ponies, coastlines and rugged mountains – a pathway into deer management on Rum
Deer are an iconic species but in high numbers and with no natural predators, they can have a negative impact on biodiversity. Sustainable deer management not only benefits nature but is also an important part of the rural economy. In … Continue reading
Posted in deer management
Tagged careers, deer, deer stalking, National Nature Reserve, Rum, Rum NNR, Rum ponies, rural economy, skills, wildlife management
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Case studies in rewilding and large-scale nature restoration
Many of us have heard about ‘rewilding’. There are some excellent examples of exciting rewilding projects in Scotland, such as on our Creag Meagaidh National Nature Reserve. Rewilding is about working with natural processes, guided by people at least in … Continue reading
Tentsmuir and the road to net-zero
You have all heard the term ‘net-zero’ but what does this actually mean and how can we achieve this? Tentsmuir NNR Student Placement, Andrew Black, tells us about what’s happening at the reserve as they play their role in achieving … Continue reading
#YCW2020 A Day in the Life – Bog Manager David Pickett
During the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020, we’ve been joining SNH staff working along our shorelines and watery places to gain an insight into the important and varied work they do. This month, following on from International Bog Day, National … Continue reading
The seabirds of Hermaness
In today’s guest blog, former warden Mike Pennington reflects on a long association with Hermaness National Nature Reserve, the changes he has observed over the years and the impact of the coronavirus lockdown on this special place. I first came … Continue reading
Posted in National Nature Reserves
Tagged bonxie, Coronavirus, gannet, Hermaness, Hermaness NNR, lockdown, National Nature Reserve, NNR, puffin, Scottish Natural Heritage, seabirds, Shetland, SNH
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#YCW2020 A Day in the Life – Isle of May Nature Reserve Manager David Steel
During the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020, we’ve been joining SNH staff working along our shorelines and waterways to gain an insight into the important and varied work they do. This month Isle of May National Nature Reserve (NNR) … Continue reading
#YCW2020 A Day in the Life – Nature Reserve Manager Catriona Reid
During the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020, we’ve been joining SNH staff working along our shorelines and waterways to gain an insight into the varied work they do. Inevitably the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected much of the normal day-to-day activity … Continue reading
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