News Releases
It’s not too late to reverse biodiversity decline by 2030, UK’s five leading nature bodies say
22 September, 2021
- Five UK statutory nature agencies call on all parts of society for greater action and investment in nature now.
- Report recommends businesses, organisations, cities and governments adopt targets to become Nature Positive – putting the crises of biodiversity loss and climate change on an equal footing.
- Natural England (NE), Natural Resources Wales (NRW), NatureScot, Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) recommend nine priority actions to achieve a Nature Positive UK by 2030.
From Beinn Eighe to Benghazi
17 September, 2021
An innovative method developed in Scotland to help conserve genetic diversity in wild species is being trialled in Libya thanks to a new collaboration.
Secrets of Fair Isle sea caves revealed
10 September, 2021
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Varied fortunes for Scotland’s wintering waterbirds
09 September, 2021
Numbers of wintering waterbirds have declined overall in Scotland, with waders showing the greatest decrease.
Seabird numbers decline by almost 50%
03 September, 2021
Numbers of breeding seabirds in Scotland have declined by almost 50% since the 1980s, a new report shows.
Watersports enthusiasts thanked for helping breeding birds
01 September, 2021
Boaters, paddle-boarders and swimmers are being thanked for helping to protect breeding birds at a popular Deeside nature reserve this summer.
Foraging festival returns for 2021 with exciting in-person and online events
18 August, 2021
Scotland’s festival of foraging is returning for 2021, with a programme of exciting in-person and online events for participants of all ages.
Conservation success as beaver numbers double in Scotland
17 August, 2021
The number of beavers has more than doubled in Scotland in the last three years to around 1000 animals, according to a NatureScot survey published today (10 August).
Action plan for nature-based jobs
05 August, 2021
An action plan has been launched to boost nature-based jobs as Scotland steps up efforts to meet net-zero targets.
Walkers urged to check for deer stalking before Heading for the Scottish Hills
30 July, 2021
Scotland’s Nature Agency, NatureScot, is urging hillwalkers to check online for deer stalking information before setting out during the busiest part of the season.