News Releases
SNH: sustainable stewardship of Scotland’s seas helps them act as vast carbon sink
20 August, 2014
Around 18 million tonnes of organic carbon in plant and animal materials are stored in the top 10 centimetres of sediments in Scotland’s seas, a new report from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has highlighted.
Report explores the potential entanglement risk for marine animals
20 August, 2014
Guidance which aims to help appraise the likelihood of large marine animals becoming entangled in marine renewable energy device mooring systems and cables has been published today (Wednesday) in a report commissioned by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Greenspace gives us the feel good factor
18 August, 2014
People who regularly visit their local greenspace are more likely to feel healthy, says a report published today (Monday 18th) by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
New report finds Scottish shingle thriving
14 August, 2014
A report published today finds that there are more vegetated shingle beaches in Scotland than previously thought – and most of them are in good condition.
Major survey set to start on Ben Nevis North Face
06 August, 2014
Climbers are set to take part in the most detailed botanical survey ever to be carried out on part of Britain’s highest mountain.
SNH advice for walkers as deer stalking season begins
05 August, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is advising walkers heading for the hills this Autumn to check ahead for possible deer stalking taking place on estates.
Trad Folk on Hard Rock
04 August, 2014
A nature reserve in the south west of Scotland is hosting the very best of traditional Scottish folk music and a guided geology this Saturday (9 August).
Orkney goose management project enters third year
31 July, 2014
A project to manage geese populations in Orkney is set to enter its third year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has confirmed.
SNH publishes new guidance on wind farm visualisations
31 July, 2014
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has today published new guidance on visualisations of proposed wind farms.
Artworks in the frame at SNH’s Taynish reserve this summer
29 July, 2014
Taynish National Nature Reserve, owned and managed by Scottish Natural Heritage, (SNH) is the place for art lovers this summer with three exhibitions taking place.