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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SCA News: Scotland
Update to Scottish Government 2018 Climate Change Plan
The Scottish Government has published its update to the 2018 Climate Change Plan, refining the pathway to meeting Scotland’s emissions reduction targets and also achieving a green recovery from COVID-19.
Scotland Climate Assembly: week 2
Scotland’s Climate Assembly’s second week looked at where our climate emissions come from and how to reduce them and adapt to the impact of climate change.
300 homes in Fife to be first in world to use 100% green hydrogen
From late 2021, 300 homes in Levenmouth, Fife, will be connected to a green hydrogen network for cooking and heating their homes.
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.
A New Vision for Land Use in Scotland: 6 Conversations.
In Spring 2021 six conversations hosted by the Scottish Ecological Design Association as a response to the climate emergency will explore how Scotland needs to change its approach to land use to meet its net zero climate targets.
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.
How well is Scotland tackling climate change?
Scotland has made progress, but much still needs to be done to achieve the 2045 net-zero target.
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.