News Releases
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.
SNH investigation of potential stoat sighting on Sanday
11 January, 2017
A likely sighting of a stoat on Sanday is being investigated by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
SNH's role in the planning process - affordable housing proposal in Staffin, Isle of Skye
10 January, 2017
To clarify SNH’s role in the planning process:
SNH response to RSPB news release about General Licence consultation
22 December, 2016
We conducted a public consultation on the use of General Licences for 2017. Our response considered the wide range of opinions expressed, and we believe our response presents a balanced and considered approach to licensing. Our aim is to have General Licences which are enabling, clear, proportionate, flexible and legally compliant. They also need to balance species conservation with the wide range of other legitimate activities, interests and concerns from land-management to public health and safety.
SNH: better care of landscape can benefit communities
21 December, 2016
Better ways to manage and care for Scotland’s landscapes can help communities enjoy these natural assets and provide a stimulus to the local economy.
Early signs of recovery for Scotland’s seabirds
14 December, 2016
Seabird numbers in Scotland continue to show encouraging signs according to new statistics published today (Wednesday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).