News Releases
Surveys show geographical divide in harbour seal numbers
09 September, 2019
Harbour seals are doing well on the west coast of Scotland but have declined around some parts of the eastern coastline, recent surveys show.
Still time to respond to SNH's General Licence consultation
09 September, 2019
There’s still time to respond to the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) consultation about wild birds, with a deadline of 9 October.
Rare tern breeds on the Isle of May
06 September, 2019
An extremely rare seabird has raised its chick on the Isle of May this summer – a clear sign that conservation action on the national nature reserve is working.
SNH welcomes 'Protecting Scotland's Future' - Programme for Government
03 September, 2019
New population of critically endangered mussels discovered
28 August, 2019
A new population of globally endangered freshwater pearl mussels has been discovered in a Scottish river, giving fresh hope to scientists working to conserve the rare mollusc.
New barnacle goose scheme opens in the Hebrides
26 August, 2019
Applications are now open for a new £60,000 barnacle goose management scheme in North Uist, Coll and Tiree, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today.
Lanarkshire biodiversity projects share £237k Nature Fund cash
21 August, 2019
Two Lanarkshire projects will share £237,000 to create high quality urban green spaces for both people and wildlife. The projects are among the recipients of Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH’s) Biodiversity Challenge Fund.
Falkirk biodiversity projects share £317k Nature fund cash
20 August, 2019
Two nature projects will share £317,000 to create high quality urban green spaces for both people and wildlife in Falkirk. The projects have been confirmed among the recipients of Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH’s) Biodiversity Challenge Fund.
Edinburgh biodiversity projects share £450k Nature fund cash
19 August, 2019
Three nature projects will share almost half a million pounds to create better homes for wildlife in Edinburgh. The projects are among the recipients of Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH’s) Biodiversity Challenge Fund.
Glasgow biodiversity projects share £367k Nature fund cash
16 August, 2019
Three nature projects will share £367,000 to create better homes for wildlife around Glasgow. The projects are among the recipients of Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH’s) Biodiversity Challenge Fund.