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'Lifeline' for Scotland's capercaillie population as feeding trial successful

A feeding trial by researchers from two Scottish universities is helping to save the Scottish capercaillie from extinction.

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Have your say on future plans for the 7stanes trail networks

Forestry and Land Scotland seeks a collaborative effort with communities, businesses, government, and public bodies to boost Scottish Borders tourism

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Scottish Government must be ‘in the game’ on rewilding, says expert

A PROMINENT environmental charity has called on the Scottish Government to clear its rewilding “blindspot” so that Scotland can lead the way in

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‘Exciting chapter’ begins at Glentress following conclusion of UCI championships

Forestry and Land Scotland is now getting ready to complete the final stage of its Glentress Masterplan programme.

The National (Scotland)

Fears for Scottish beauty spots over surge in memorials

BEAUTY spots like Skye’s Fairy Pools are increasingly being used as sites for memorials to the dead, with one near Forres becoming so packed with…

The National (Scotland)

Brickbat: It's Not Easy Being Green

Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said that since 2000, 15.7 million trees have been felled on land managed by Forestry and Land Scotland to make way for wind farms. She said that represents about 7,858 hectares (19,417 acres) of trees. The government is looking to more than double the…

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Local walker leads concern over signage at Carron Valley reservoir following bird flu fears

The island at the reservoir - which is a popular spot for walkers and people out fishing - has seen a gaggle of dead birds.

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Dumfries and Galloway forest visitors urged to pay attention to warning signs

Forestry and Land Scotland fears people could be crushed by trees or hurt by machinery if they don't pay attention to notices

Daily Record

Signs of recovery for endangered population of iconic Scottish bird, experts say

ONE of Scotland’s most iconic but endangered animals is showing early signs of recovering its population numbers, experts have said ...

The National (Scotland)

Dancing Capercaillie bird makes a tentative comeback in Scotland

Exclusive: Ecologists say there are early signs that the population is recovering in remote forests

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The battle raging against invasive species in Scotland

THE presence of invasive species is an everyday reality for millions of Scots.

The National (Scotland)

Fury at the arrival of parking meters in the previously free to enjoy Faskally Forest

Pleas to make Faskkally Forest near Pitlochry remain free for locals who need to arrive by car have fallen on deaf ears as after months of discussion, the dreaded parking fees to Forest and Land Scotland (FLS) began last week.

Daily Record

Housing trust awarded £100k to repopulate glen with homes and woodland crofts

A HOUSING trust has been awarded nearly £100,000 to take forward a project to provide new affordable homes and woodland crofs in a Highland glen.

The National (Scotland)

The Scottish tree believed to be 'one of the oldest living things in Europe'

An ancient Scottish tree is located in a charming village's churchyard — a perfect spot for a spring day out.

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The Scottish forest where trees are draped in rags in an ancient pagan tradition

Those who are looking to head somewhere a bit different this April, the clootie well near Munlochy on the Black Isle peninsula is both fascinating and mysterious.

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Minister faces plea to save Scotland's historic pinewoods

A PLEA has been made to the Scottish Government to “step up” to save the country’s ancient Caledonian pinewoods.

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Inexpensive hidden cameras could help save Scotland's capercaillie

CONSERVATIONISTS are using inexpensive hidden cameras to monitor the capercaillie population without disturbing the endangered birds.

The National (Scotland)

Fury as licences issued for foot pack to hunt foxes despite 'illegal use' concerns

LICENCES for a foot pack to kill foxes were issued by Forestry and Land Scotland despite strong objections from internal experts who feared there…

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Scottish beaver sanctuary owner hits out at numbers still killed every year

AN ENVIRONMENTALIST who has turned his land into a sanctuary for beavers has hit out at the numbers still being shot in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

New technology helps identify Scotland's expanding pine marten population

THERMAL-IMAGING technology is being used to identify Scotland’s expanding population of pine martens.

Daily Record

Perth-based national gamekeeping group warns mass cull could leave young deer to starve

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) began its out-of-season national cull on August 31 - and it is feared small fawn could escape being shot and left to survive without their mother

The National (Scotland)

Experts deny deer will be left to starve during cull as gamekeepers voice concerns

GAMEKEEPERS have claimed that an upcoming cull of female deer in Scotland could leave orphaned fawns to starve if their mothers are killed.

Daily Record

Residents given the opportunity to shape new woodland development in Lanarkshire

Forestry and Land Scotland held a drop-in event at Hartwood Home Farm.

The National (Scotland)

Plans to re-introduce beavers into Scottish Highlands underway

A COMMUNITY consultation has been launched in the Scottish Highlands which could see beavers return to the north-west Highlands for the first time…

Daily Record

Swathes of larch trees to be removed from Dumfries and Galloway in bid to halt disease

Forestry and Land Scotland are pulling out all the stops as it tries to stop the spread of phytophthora ramorum

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