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Orkney goose management plans during Covid-19 restrictions

25 May, 2020

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Orkney Greylag Goose Management group today announced they are working together to ensure greylag goose management on Orkney continues once COVID-19 restrictions are eased.  

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Call for nature lockdown stories on Biodiversity Day

22 May, 2020

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is calling on people to share their memorable stories and images of nature during lockdown.

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Mike Cantlay appointed for further two years as SNH chair

20 May, 2020

Dr Mike Cantlay has been appointed for a further two years as the chair of the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) board by Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Roseanna Cunningham.

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Alien Detectives wanted!

18 May, 2020

People are being urged to get involved in a new lockdown assault on invasive non-native species from the comfort of their own homes.

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Majority of natural features in good condition

13 May, 2020

More than three quarters of Scotland’s natural features are in good condition or on the road to recovery, new figures show.

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SNH warns of increased wildfire risk in North Scotland

06 May, 2020

After one of the hottest Aprils on record and with weather forecasters predicting dry conditions to continue, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are warning of the increased risk of wildfire across most parts of the north of Scotland. 

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SNH decision on Dunnet Forest sale announced

05 May, 2020

A local trust has ambitious plans for land at Dunnet Forest, Caithness, following a community asset transfer agreement with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

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Public urged to follow Covid-19 outdoor access guidance

20 April, 2020

Walkers, joggers and cyclists are being urged to act responsibly when out for their local exercise during Covid-19 restrictions, with extra consideration for people working outdoors.

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Most of Scotland's National Nature Reserves open but visitor facilities closed

20 March, 2020

As a result of the latest advice on the Coronavirus pandemic from the UK and Scottish Governments, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has closed public facilities, including visitor centres and toilets, on its National Nature Reserves across Scotland for the health and safety of both staff and visitors.

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