News Releases
Peatlands plan to combat climate change
04 December, 2015
Another 3,000 hectares of Scotland’s peatlands will begin the road to recovery this winter, Environment Minister Aileen McLeod has announced.
SNH invite Lewis & Harris residents to goose management meeting
04 December, 2015
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is inviting anyone who is interested in goose management on Lewis and Harris to attend the next goose management meeting.
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
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.
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.