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STATISTICAL NEWS RELEASE: INDEX OF ABUNDANCE FOR SCOTTISH TERRESTRIAL BREEDING BIRDS

03 December, 2015

Statistical News Release

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

3 Dec 2015

INDEX OF ABUNDANCE FOR SCOTTISH TERRESTRIAL BREEDING BIRDS, 1994 TO 2014

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Wanted: Winter Sightings of Hen Harriers

25 November, 2015

After a successful public appeal for sightings of hen harriers over the spring and summer – with over 100 reports recorded – the Heads Up for Harriers group is asking the public to help once again this winter.

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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.

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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).

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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