News Releases
Isle of May wins four awards this week
20 November, 2015
The Isle of May has won four awards this week for its spectacular visitor centre.
Strathbeg goose funding applications open
20 November, 2015
Applications open for prospective applicants to apply to the Loch of Strathbeg Goose Management Scheme 2016 on Monday, through the Loch of Strathbeg Local Goose Management Group (LGMG).
Report shows mixed picture on harbour seal numbers around Scotland
11 November, 2015
There continues to be an east – west divide when it comes to the numbers of harbour seals around the coast of Scotland, according to a new report published today (11 November) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Islay Sustainable Goose Management Strategy
10 November, 2015
We have received a number of complaints because of an article in the media which included a number of inaccuracies. Below is an explanation of the Islay goose management strategy and some corrected statistics and facts.
Launch of new SNH Protected Nature Sites web tool
05 November, 2015
Information on trends affecting more than 2,000 species and 3,000 habitat features in Scotland is available on an interactive tool, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has confirmed.
General licences restricted in wildlife crime hotspots
04 November, 2015
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has restricted the use of general licences on four properties in two wildlife crime hotspots - one in Stirlingshire and one in the Borders - this week. The decision was made on the basis of evidence provided by Police Scotland of wildlife crime against birds.
SNH outlines volunteer action in drive to manage stoats on Orkney
02 November, 2015
Further action to tackle the
problem of non-native stoats on Orkney has been outlined by Scottish Natural
Heritage (SNH).
Locals invited to an SNH reception in Glasgow
23 October, 2015
Local people are being invited along to an informal evening reception, held by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in Glasgow on Wednesday 28 October from 5:30 to 7 pm. The venue is Glasgow Caledonian University, in room A526 on the 5th floor of the Govan Mbeki building.
Clock change increases deer risk on Scottish roads
22 October, 2015
As the clocks turn back this weekend, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists that collisions between deer and vehicles peak at this time of year.
Report explores recovery of habitats and species in Scotland’s new Marine Protected Areas
20 October, 2015
A new report has shown that once damaged, nationally and internationally important marine wildlife and habitats may take tens or even hundreds of years to recover.