‘Significant’ increase found in the number of ‘urban’ birds
THERE has been a “significant” increase (of 19 per cent) in the number of birds in Scotland’s towns and cities. According to the Scottish Government…
Category: Wildlife
‘Prestigious’ wildlife accreditation secured by family farm
A FAMILY farm on the outskirts of Edinburgh has become what’s believed to be the smallest landholding in Scotland to be awarded prestigious international wildlife…
Petition launched to protect Scotland’s seabeds
A PETITION has been launched, seeking to protect the seabeds off the country’s coast from industrial-scale dredging for shellfish. A coalition of more than 100…
Community group set to double size of nature reserve
A PROPOSED community-owned nature reserve in the south of Scotland is on track to be doubled in size, thanks to a successful second round of…
Scotland-wide funding announced to assist ‘habitat restoration’ projects
WILDLIFE projects are being invited to apply to a Scottish Government fund to “help Scotland’s species, woodlands, rivers and seas back on the road to…
‘Wee forests’ initiative set to blossom, thanks to Scottish Government backing
AN initiative to convert tiny plots of urban land into dense wildlife habitat is to be supported by half a million pounds’ worth of Scottish…
Fund launched to support wildlife habitat restoration
ALMOST £14m a year for the next five years is to be provided to assist in the restoration of wildlife habitats, and to tackle the…
Glasgow to establish network of ‘wee forests’
A NETWORK of ‘wee forests’ – each approximately the size of a tennis court – are to be established across Glasgow. Says a media announcement…
Wildlife corridor to be created in south-west Glasgow
A SERIES of open spaces in south-west Glasgow are to be linked together into a corridor of wildlife-friendly habitats. The ‘Green Urban Connectors’ – starting…
New fund launched to support nature restoration projects
A £10m fund has been created to help “restore nature, safeguard wildlife and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss and climate change”. Says an announcement…