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NatureScot launches consultation for Scotland’s proposed new National Park in Galloway

07 November, 2024

Public encouraged to ‘have your voice heard’ in third National Park consultation, following community conversations, surveys and fieldwork.

Deer awareness campaign targets high-risk stretch of A9

01 November, 2024

A high-risk location on the A9 for collisions between deer and vehicles is the focus of a new autumn road safety campaign launched today.

Report shows distribution of Scotland’s threatened sharks, rays and skates

31 October, 2024

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New scientific research published today explores how sharks, skates and rays are distributed around Scotland’s coasts, with the results to be used to help their conservation.

Public asked for help as new beaver survey gets underway

22 October, 2024

Members of the public and landowners are being urged to report sightings and signs of beavers as part of a new survey of the population in and around Tayside.

Gàirnealairean air am brosnachadh gus fois a ghabhail as t-fhoghar

10 October, 2024

Tha NàdarAlba ag iarraidh air gàirnealairean fois a ghabhail as t-fhoghar agus na gàrraidhean aca fhàgail mar a tha iad airson poileanadairean a tha fo uallach a chuideachadh tron gheamhradh.

Gardeners urged to help pollinators this autumn by taking a break

10 October, 2024

NatureScot is urging gardeners to take a break this autumn and leave their gardens alone to help struggling pollinators over the winter.

Online hub launches for Galloway National Park proposal

10 September, 2024

A dedicated online hub has been set up to share news, information and a space for conversation, as residents and communities in Galloway and beyond debate the Scottish Government’s proposed national park status for the area.

Appeal to help track greylag geese

05 September, 2024

People in Orkney and north-east Scotland are being asked to look out for greylag geese with special GPS collars as part of an international project to understand more about the Icelandic population.