https://youtu.be/-LXyMbaNcQI?si=5j1HIUB6-n2K0tyV Documentary by Lesley Riddoch on the opposition to continued expansions of wind farms and associated infrastructure across the Highlands.
Wind farms: Documentary by Lesley Riddoch
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SCA News: Scotland
Where to Start With Foraging Fungi
by Caroline Bruns of 'Totally Wild UK' Study Mushroom Identification: Begin by familiarising yourself with common wild mushroom species found in the UK. Understand their distinctive characteristics, habitat preferences, and growth patterns. Join Foraging Courses and...
It’s a WEIRD world
By Anne MacLennan As the impacts of climate change become increasingly apparent, global greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise. Carbon dioxide equivalents reached an all-time high last year, 50% higher than pre-industrial levels and breaking the 1.5°C barrier, with...
Would you like to build your peatland knowledge and restoration skills?
SRUC’s Barony campus near Dumfries is running two one-week courses on peatland assessment and restoration: start dates are 22 September or 6 October, with funding support available. Covering peatland ecology and hydrology and the causes of peatland degradation,...
Walk for land justice: Skye to Glasgow, 17 September to 7 October
Organised by GrassRoots to Global, Just Walk brings folks from around and beyond Scotland on a walking assembly for Land Justice "to bring alive and respond to the history of communities having been cleared from their lands by an empire that tried to break peoples...
Draft Environment Strategy consultation
Scottish Government is consulting on its Draft Environment Strategy, which "sets out a holistic framework for delivering Scotland’s role in tackling the global crises of nature loss, climate change and pollution." Closes 29 September.
Environmental Standards Scotland consultation
Environmental Standards Scotland is consulting on how ESS will ensure public bodies in Scotland are complying with environmental law, how ESS will scrutinise the effectiveness of environmental law in Scotland, and how it is implemented and applied. Click here. Closes...
Grants for small scale tree planting
Reforesting Scotland’s small grant for tree planting covers small projects that aren’t eligible for other funding - ideal for croft woodlands and plantings that connect existing stands. The application process is simple.
Soil Myth Busting
This Farm Advisory Service webinar looks at myths surrounding soil carbon, rock dust and soil biology -- what is true, what is still developing, and how you might or might not see the benefit on your own land. https://youtu.be/bhcEnXGEbDk?si=40qKVJ44kCUqHCvA
Scotland offshore wind consultation
A consultation asking whether the proposed levels of new offshore wind by 2035-2040 are appropriately ambitious and what other actions are needed to realise the potential of Scotland’s offshore wind sector. Closes 13 August