Soil Association Scotland’s new agroforestry programme showcases how trees can benefit agricultural production using examples from crofts on Skye and Lismore.
How trees benefit crofting: examples from Skye and Lismore
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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.
Do you know where your pension money is invested?
Make My Money Matter have obtained a Christmas message from Guy Byrne-Woods, the CEO of Forestry Felling Syndicate! ““On behalf of the global logging industry, I want to reach out to say a HUGE thank you, for all your support this year. People like YOU have collectively invested hundreds of millions of pounds with us…[in]..YOUR pension funds and savings”
Scotland’s EU exit laws improve environmental protection, but bill must go further for nature
This week’s debate on Scotland’s EU exit Bill has strengthened Scotland’s future environmental watchdog, but does not go far enough to protect Scotland’s nature.
Video of Highland Council Climate Conference now available
A wide range of presentations setting out the seriousness of the situation we are in and actions being carried out across Highland. Not to be missed.
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.
Strengthen Scotland’s new environment watchdog
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