News Releases
Six straths identified as important for Scottish wildcats
11 November, 2014
A new survey has identified six important areas for Scottish wildcats.
New report shows encouraging signs for seabirds in Scotland
04 November, 2014
After declines over the last two decades, seabird numbers show encouraging signs, according to new statistics by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Nutritious supper halting decline in Scotland’s choughs
03 November, 2014
An extra snack each day for fledglings is helping to prevent the loss of one of Scotland’s rarest resident breeding birds, says Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Arson destroys important natural site in Fife
28 October, 2014
A large fire in Fife has threatened a rare butterfly and destroyed part of a protected natural area, reports Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Clock change increases deer risk on roads
24 October, 2014
As the clocks turn back this weekend, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists that the risk of collisions between deer and vehicles increase in certain parts of Scotland.
New squirrelpox research released today
23 October, 2014
New research released today predicts how the squirrelpox virus could spread in grey squirrel populations in Scotland, and will be useful in planning how best to protect red squirrels.
Pink-footed geese return to Loch Leven
10 October, 2014
Two free goose walks to see the amazing spectacle of the return of the pink-footed geese to Loch Leven national nature reserve take place this month.
New tool in fight against wildlife crime
06 October, 2014
Use of General licences to be restricted with evidence of wildlife crime
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will prevent the use of general licences to trap or shoot wild birds on land where there is evidence of wildlife crime against birds.
MEDIA INVITE: Wildlife crime announcement
03 October, 2014
MEDIA INVITE: SNH and Environment Minister to announce decision on general licence restrictions
Not for publication or broadcast – for operational guidance only
New accord between SNH and Farmers’ Union promises action on sea eagles
26 September, 2014
A new joint statement of intent on balancing the needs of sheep farmers and crofters with the conservation of sea eagles has been announced by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) and NFU Scotland.