News Releases
Deer cull incentive schemes launch to help tackle nature and climate crises
15 August, 2024
NatureScot has today launched two innovative pilot schemes to financially support deer managers to control deer in specific parts of Scotland in response to the climate and nature emergencies.
Nature recovery projects share £800K
06 August, 2024
Projects which enhance nature on farms, revive rivers and help rare species recover are sharing £796,992 of funding in the latest round of awards from the Nature Restoration Fund.
Trapping boosts beaver restoration efforts
30 July, 2024
New figures show that 90% of beavers removed from conflict areas in Tayside in 2023/24 were moved to new homes after a huge effort by NatureScot and partners to relocate families and help expand the population across Scotland.
Community herbarium to launch at Stranthnaver Museum
29 July, 2024
Issued on behalf of the Species on the Edge partnership
General licence restricted on Cairngorms estate
17 July, 2024
NatureScot has restricted the use of general licences on Lochindorb Estate, near Grantown-on-Spey, for three years.
Rare plant thriving on Ochils crags
11 July, 2024
Numbers of one of Scotland’s rarest plants have more than trebled on the craggy slopes of Dumyat in the Ochil Hills, a new survey has found.
Green marine environment fund distributes £3.8m
08 July, 2024
Projects to protect and restore Scotland’s coasts and seas have received more than £3.8 million from a vital marine fund over the last three years.
Tha Port-adhair Ìle a’ cruthachadh raon-laighe sàbhailte do steàrnagan-beaga
02 July, 2024
Tha luchd-obrach Puirt-adhair na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean a’ dol a dh’obair còmhla ri prògram glèidhteachais Gnèithean air an Oir airson bith-àrainn neadachaidh shàbhailte a chruthachadh do dh’eun ainneamh, an steàrnag-bheag, aig Port-adhair Ìle.
Islay Airport creates safe landing zone for Little Terns
02 July, 2024
Issued on behalf of the Species on the Edge partnership
NHS Orkney roll out ‘Nature Prescriptions’ following success in Shetland and Edinburgh
20 June, 2024
Issued on behalf of the Species on the Edge partnership
NHS Orkney has begun the roll out of ‘Nature Prescriptions’, a joint initiative with RSPB Scotland and conservation programme Species on the Edge, designed to increase patients’ physical and mental health through increased connection with nature.