The Highland Council is increasing the amount of set aside and wildlife corridors across the area, by reducing areas being mown and the frequency of cutting, for example only cutting paths through larger greenspaces, reducing verge cutting and creating wildflower or...
Practically helping Highland Biodiversity – video recording available
Video recording of discussion seminar held on 8th September 2021.
30% of Scotland’s land to be protected for nature and new Scottish Biodiversity Strategy planned
The statement of intent sets out the direction for a new biodiversity strategy, post 2020. Meanwhile Scotland’s existing biodiversity strategy will remain in force.
26 pocket orchards planted in Wester Ross
With help from the Pebble Trust, local volunteers have planted 202 fruit fruit trees, including apples, plums and cherries.
Woodland Trust petition for native woodland planting in Scotland
The Woodland Trust is calling for Scotland’s tree planting targets to include at least 50% native woodland.
#Together4Forests campaign
Petition the EU to make a strong law to keep products linked to global deforestation out of the EU market.
Crofting supports corncrakes on Skye
Crofters are adapting their practices to benefit rare corncrakes on Skye – RSPB video.
October: celebrating seeds in Skye and Lochalsh
A month of events centred around seeds, organised by ATLAS Arts. Share seeds through innovative library boxes, and see stories, film, talks and publications focused on seed sovereignty and local and global food security.