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Marine Protected Areas helping to limit climate change

03 February, 2017

Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas (MPA) network is helping our efforts to combat climate change, according to a report published today (Friday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

SNH warning: seals being disturbed on Ythan

02 February, 2017

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning people not to get too close to seals, after a series of recent incidents on the Ythan at Forvie National Nature Reserve.

Number of at-risk corn buntings stabilises in NE Scotland

01 February, 2017

The number of corn buntings has stabilised in Aberdeenshire and Moray, according to a Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) report published today. Corn buntings are farmland birds which are at high risk in the UK after dramatic population declines and range contractions.

SNH announce Isle of May photo competition winners

31 January, 2017

The winners of a photography competition, to celebrate the Isle of May’s 60th anniversary as a national nature reserve last year, have been announced by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

Lewis and Harris goose pilot update

31 January, 2017

Efforts to reduce the greylag goose population of Lewis and Harris will continue later this month with the launch of the final year of spring shooting.

Describing Scotland’s Wild Land Areas

26 January, 2017

Descriptions of Scotland’s 42 Wild Land Areas have been published today (Thursday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

£8 million for peatland restoration projects is a welcome investment

24 January, 2017

Biodiversity, water quality and our response to climate change will all benefit from the Scottish Government’s latest investment in work to restore our precious peatlands, says Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

SNH helps hundreds complete their ‘Discovery’ on Outward Bound® adventures

16 January, 2017

More than 500 disadvantaged young people have enjoyed wild outdoors adventures designed to help them learn about our natural environment, thanks to a three-year partnership between Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and The Outward Bound Trust.