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World class nature reserve boost for Wester Ross economy

23 May, 2018

The ground breaking Wester Ross Biosphere will bring a range of cultural and economic benefits for the region, said Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) chair, Mike Cantlay, today (Wednesday).

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Scottish Natural Heritage CEO to Cycle through Dumfries & Galloway

23 May, 2018

Francesca Osowska, CEO of Scottish Natural Heritage, has set herself an arduous task: cycling over 1300 miles through Scotland, divided into seven 5-day-long legs. On 29 May she sets off on the third leg, beginning in Ayr and travelling to Dumfries & Galloway with stops enroute including Newton Stewart, Carlaverock, and New Galloway. Local media and SNH staff are invited to join at any point during her journey.

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Scotland leads the way in international nature targets

22 May, 2018

On International Biodiversity Day, Scotland is leading the way in progress towards meeting international nature targets.

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Scottish Natural Heritage to transfer land to South Uist community

18 May, 2018

A proposal from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) for a South Uist community group to establish a new Nature Reserve within an active crofting estate has been approved by the Scottish Government.

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High risk of deer on roads in May and June

17 May, 2018

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists to slow down and be on the lookout for deer on the road, especially in May and June.

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SNH advice: Enjoy the outdoors, but take care around campfires and barbeques

17 May, 2018

Scottish Natural Heritage has advice this spring to help visitors to the countryside protect against the risk of fire.

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Public invited to Loch Carron MPA info events

16 May, 2018

Two drop-in sessions for local people to find out more about the outstanding wildlife in Loch Carron, and the Marine Protected Area (MPA) proposal to protect it will be hosted by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Marine Scotland (MS).

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Discover Loch Leven with a fun family day

11 May, 2018

There’s plenty of free fun in store for families at one of Scotland’s most popular nature reserves, Loch Leven, on Sunday, 27 May.

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Trusadh ainmean nam maorach

08 May, 2018

Tha co-chomhairle phoblach air liosta de dh’ainmean Gàidhlig air maoraich a ghabhas lorg timcheall costa na h-Alba air tòiseachadh an-diugh (8 Cèitean) le Dualchas Nàdair na h-Alba (SNH).

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