Funding plan hoping to encourage more tree planting
FUNDING to encourage farmers and crofters plant more trees is to be given a boost following proposed Scottish Parliament legislation. Says an announcement, by the…
Tag: Environment
Consultation launched on water labelling proposal
TAPS, showers, dishwashers and washing machines could all have new water efficiency labels, in a move aimed at saving water and reducing energy bills. The…
Nature restoration among aims of proposed agriculture legislation
NATURE restoration and biodiversity protection have been identified as a key objective in proposed legislation aimed at Scotland’s agricultural sector. Views are being sought on…
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…
Glasgow looking set to follow Edinburgh with bins dispute
GLASGOW is looking set to follow Edinburgh – with its bin collections, recycling centres and street cleaning facing disruption by strike action. Strike action in…
Reflections on the Land Reform Bill
A FEW weeks ago, I attended a consultation event in Helmsdale for the proposed Land Reform in a Net Zero Nation Bill from the Scottish…
Applications being invited to paths fund
COMMUNITIES are being invited to apply to a fund supporting the construction and restoration of pathways. The charity, Paths for All, is administering the £1.5m…
Carbon focus to land code of conduct
A CODE of conduct has been launched, to encourage landowners to manage their land in a way that reduces emissions of carbon dioxide into the…
Beach clean appeal issued
A CALL has gone out for volunteers, to assist in removing litter from Scotland’s beaches. The charity, Marine Conservation Society, has identified a week in…
Nature restoration project set for west Sutherland
A NATURE restoration project is set for a wild landscape in the north of Scotland. Some 67 square kilometres of west Sutherland – stretching from…