News Releases
Public meeting held in Alyth on feral pigs
20 April, 2017
Around 30 people attended a public meeting hosted by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in Alyth yesterday evening (19 April) to discuss the topic of feral pigs.
Survey of Tayside beavers to begin this week
18 April, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has commissioned additional survey work to provide an up-to-date estimate of beaver family numbers in Tayside. The work begins this week.
Tracking Scotland’s changing landscape
12 April, 2017
A new way of tracking and reporting on Scotland’s ever-changing landscapes has been launched today (Wednesday) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Dumfries and Galloway residents invited to an SNH reception in Dalbeattie
07 April, 2017
People across Dumfries and Galloway are invited to an informal reception, held by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), to find out about SNH’s work in the area, ask questions and give feedback to the nature and environment organisation.
Primary school pupils star in Peatland Action film
05 April, 2017
Eager schoolchildren enjoyed seeing themselves on the big screen recently when they watched a short film highlighting the importance of Scotland’s internationally-renowned peatlands.
Public urged to avoid birds’ nests during gardening and building work
05 April, 2017
As birds begin to nest this spring, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime (PAW Scotland) are reminding the public to be aware that birds are vulnerable at this time of year and destroying or damaging a nest while it’s in use is illegal and could result in a penalty.
Scotland’s Natural Capital Asset Index published
04 April, 2017
Scotland’s plants, animals, air, water and soils – which combine to deliver a wide range of benefits to people – are showing signs of recovery, according to new information released today.
SNH responds to ECCLR deer management report
03 April, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) today welcomed a new report on deer management. This report by the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (ECCLR) Committee to Scotland’s Environment Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, follows the committee’s consideration of SNH’s review of deer management. The committee also heard views from a range of stakeholders.
New opportunities to get involved with the best of Scotland’s nature
30 March, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has joined forces with charity MyParkScotland to raise the profile of its National Nature Reserves (NNRs).
SNH comments on legal decision on general licenses’ usage
29 March, 2017
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has welcomed a senior judge’s decision to uphold a decision by SNH to restrict the use of General Licences on land in the Scottish Borders where evidence of wildlife crimes had been found.