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Discover Loch Leven with a fun family day

15 May, 2019

One of Scotland’s most popular nature reserves, Loch Leven, is staging its fun-filled, family-friendly Discovery Day again this year.

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Invasive species the biggest pressure on nature sites

13 May, 2019

The majority of Scotland’s natural features are doing well but some face significant challenges from invasive species and other threats, new figures suggest.

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Minister helps tackle alien invasion

13 May, 2019

Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment Mairi Gougeon has marked National Invasive Species Week (13-17 May) by joining volunteer efforts to tackle American mink and giant hogweed.

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Celebrate National Walking Month at Scotland’s nature jewels

11 May, 2019

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is urging people to get outside at one of Scotland’s stunning nature reserves during National Walking Month.

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New goose plan for Orkney

10 May, 2019

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will introduce a new Orkney–wide licence to help control greylag goose numbers outside the open season, to support farmers and other land managers in Orkney.

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International biodiversity conference announced

09 May, 2019

Scotland’s nature agency SNH has welcomed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirming that Scotland will host a UN-backed international nature conference in Spring 2020.

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Media invite and photo opportunity: Minister helps tackle alien invasion

06 May, 2019

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Major report on state of nature published

06 May, 2019

Scottish Natural Heritage responds to IPBES report
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 12:00 MONDAY 6 MAY, 2019

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Get ‘sett’ to celebrate Scottish Badger Week in May

02 May, 2019

This May 4th – 12th marks Scottish Badger Week, so what better time to celebrate these ‘mammals of a different stripe’ by finding out more, joining an official badger watch  - or even ‘setting out’ on your own?

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