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Have your say on Loch Awe’s eco-tourism future

14 November, 2019

This December, local tourism businesses and those interested in starting a tourism-related business can share ideas on new ways to promote the local area at meetings run by the Argyll Isles Tourism Cooperative (AITC), with support from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

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Challenge to bring Forvie beach clean to next level

12 November, 2019

Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR) staff is challenging local people to be creative and take the next step in beach cleans by re-using some of the many recovered items.

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Fresh hope for rare and endangered plant

11 November, 2019

Conservationists working to ensure the survival of the rare and endangered alpine blue-sowthistle in Scotland are attempting to establish a new population of the species.

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SNH decision on Kinloch Castle asset transfer request announced

08 November, 2019

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has announced its decision against the asset transfer request by Kinloch Castle Friends Association (KCFA) today.

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Shorter days increase deer risk on roads

01 November, 2019

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists to be aware of the increased risk of collisions between deer and vehicles due to the shorter days at this time of year.

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Climate change impact on butterflies revealed

31 October, 2019

Butterfly populations remain stable in Scotland but climate change is having a variable impact on different species.

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Developers urged to help pollinators

23 October, 2019

Developers are being encouraged to do more to help butterflies, bees and other pollinators in our towns and cities.

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Birds put on spectacular autumnal show at Scotland’s nature reserves

18 October, 2019

Photographers have captured stunning images of wild geese and waders flocking to Scotland.

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£20,000 for youth nature projects

17 October, 2019

Funding of £20,000 has been announced for projects to engage young people with nature at an event to celebrate Scotland’s Youth Biodiversity Panel.

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Over 700 responses to SNH General Licence consultation

10 October, 2019

The Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) consultation about wild birds ended yesterday, garnering over 700 responses.

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