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Native oyster restoration advice New guidance published today provides advice to reintroduce native oysters to areas where they have become extinct in Scotland. News - 15 May
Read all about it Peatland ACTION has recently unveiled new interpretation panels at four peatland restoration sites across Scotland. Blog - 17 May
Green Health Week Funding for unique environmental projects designed by young people for young people has been announced by NatureScot. News - 14 May
May blossoming Reserve officer Daryl tells us some of the highs and lows of the job on Forvie NNR. Blog - 12 May
'Wader Week' gets underway Bird conservationists are highlighting the perilous position of Scotland’s wading birds and urging the public to help. News - 06 May
A tiny plant with a big impact Over a fifth of Scotland is covered by peaty soils, but without healthy sphagnum mosses there are no healthy peatlands. Blog - 10 May