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Place-name researchers wanted

21 April, 2016

Volunteers with a keen interest in local history and place-names are wanted to help research a new bilingual booklet to be published by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

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Luchd-rannsachaidh ainmean-àite gan sireadh

21 April, 2016

Tha saor-thoilich aig a bheil ùidh ann an eachdraidh ionadail agus ainmean-àite gan sireadh airson leabhran dà-chànanach ùr, a thèid fhoillseachadh le Dualchas Nàdair na h-Alba (SNH), a rannsachadh.

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SNH urges public to report suspected fish poaching and illegal nets

13 April, 2016

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and Police Scotland are urging the public to report any suspected fish poaching incidents, along with illegal fishing nets which could unintentionally catch and harm wildlife.

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Celebrating the John Muir Way’s second anniversary

06 April, 2016

Celebrations for the second anniversary of the John Muir Way kick off on 16 April, with events across the Central Belt throughout the week.

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Nature inspires art at Argyll reserves

04 April, 2016

Visitors to two of Argyll’s best wildlife sites can enjoy the added bonus of nature-inspired al fresco artworks over the coming months.

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Scotland’s rarest trees planted in Inverness

01 April, 2016

Joint news release - Scottish Natural Heritage and Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh

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Escaped raccoon caught on camera

01 April, 2016

A raccoon has been spotted in the wild near Garve in Ross-shire.

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SNH launches Isle of May photography competition to mark 60 years

31 March, 2016

An Isle of May photography competition will be launched tomorrow (1 April) and run throughout the summer, with some great prizes on offer.

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SNH: plan now to preserve ancient rainforest species

22 March, 2016

Globally important lichens in western Scotland are the subject of a new report produced for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE).

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Lewis and Harris goose management pilot project extension

21 March, 2016

Licensed greylag goose shooting is to be extended until 16 April on Lewis and Harris, the local goose management group announced today.

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