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Join the free family fun at Tentsmuir

23 June, 2015

There are still spaces left for Tentsmuir national nature reserve’s popular Family Day on 9 July, but they’re going fast.

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Scottish Natural Heritage hails successful open event

19 June, 2015

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has welcomed the community turnout after a meeting in Kirkwall, Orkney, on Wednesday evening.

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Peatland Action receives extra £3million

18 June, 2015

An ambitious project which has helped drive major restorative works at 100 peatland sites has received an extra £3million funding, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) confirmed today.

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Isle of May seabird weekend on the bill

17 June, 2015

A special seabird weekend is coming up soon on the Isle of May national nature reserve on 27-28 June.

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Project wins Heritage Lottery Fund support

15 June, 2015

River and Fishery Trusts of Scotland (RAFTS) has received £41,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to begin developing the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative (SISI) project, it was announced today. This grant will enable RAFTS to apply for a full grant at a later date.

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Report on beavers in Scotland goes to Minister

12 June, 2015

Options for the future of beavers in Scotland have been outlined in a final report sent to the Scottish Government today (12 June) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

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Locals invited to SNH reception in Kirkwall

11 June, 2015

Local people in and around Kirkwall are being invited along to an informal evening reception by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) at the Ayre Hotel on Wednesday 17 June from 7-9pm.

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New study highlights methods to safeguard UK food security

11 June, 2015

Farming practices which balance the needs of the land with those of people have a huge part to play in safeguarding food security, a major new study has found.

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outdoor art trail at reserve

09 June, 2015

An outdoor art trail has been unveiled at an Argyll National Nature Reserve (NNR), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has confirmed.

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North East nature group offers community funding

05 June, 2015

The North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership kicked off its Action Earth Project this week with a successful litter pick-up around Torry Battery in Aberdeen.

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