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…
Category: Wildlife
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…
Ten trees to be planted for every person in Glasgow wider region
PLANS have been unveiled to plant ten trees for every person living in the Glasgow wider region. The announcement – which should result in 18…
Habitat blog showcases iconic wildlife
WORK to preserve habitat for some of Scotland’s most iconic wildlife species is the subject of a blog showcasing the organisation, Forestry and Land Scotland.…
Glasgow park to become home to wildflower meadow
SOME 30,000 square feet of a Glasgow park is to be given over to wildflower meadow. The first seeds have been sown across Queen’s Park,…