Hear a podcast about the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative (SISI) with Callum Sinclair of NatureScot. Non-native invasive species like Japanese knotweed and American mink are not just persistent nuisances but significant threats to Scotland's ecosystems and...
Formalised monitoring on Canna recorded at least 12–14 calling corncrake males this year, compared with counts of just 1 or 2 corncrakes over the last few decades. Corncrakes are summer visitors to the UK, and are in long-term decline; the last stronghold of this...
The Scottish government has committed to setting legally binding targets for nature recovery through a Natural Environment Bill. But this year, the government has already cut £5 million from its nature restoration fund. Click here to sign Scottish Environment Link's...
Scottish Wildlife Trust is offering a free, 8-week, online course to help anyone passionate about their local wildlife build the skills, knowledge and confidence to organise positive action for nature. 1-2 hours study time per week. Sign up here to the Nextdoor Nature...
by Phil Knott With the generous support of the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub and the Highland Community Waste Partnership, Broadford and Strath Community Company were able to run Apple Day at Broadford Hall on Saturday 5th October. It was a successful inaugural...
Highland Council ecologist Dawn Anderson explains that Scotland is globally important for waxcaps – a group of fungi most commonly found on species-rich grasslands, old lawns and graveyards. As Scotland now has only 3% of its original species-rich...
The purple-flowered Rhododendrum ponticum was introduced by the Victorians to the UK and has since spread far and wide. Though it has beautiful flowers, its presence is a disaster ecologically. The dense canopy and leaf litter stifle plant growth and the soil becomes...
During our recent Indian summer, slow worms may have been on the move. If you have found any in your polytunnel or compost, or anywhere else, please share with the Slow Worms Scotland Facebook group. All information on slow worms helps to increase our knowledge of...
Broadford Community Tree Nursery is looking for volunteers for the coming year! Project Officer Phil will welcome applications from all ages and abilities, with no experience necessary. The first job this coming autumn is tree seed collection at various locations,...
The Tree Council's Branching Out fund supports tree planting projects, including hedges and orchards with grants between £250 to £2,500. Deadline 1st December 2024.