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Council launches 'third time lucky' bid for Galloway to become next national park

Dumfries and Galloway councillors last week signed off on another consultation response to the Scottish Government

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of seabirds found dead at Scots beauty spot in suspected bird flu outbreak

Government wildlife agency NatureScot found the sandwich terns and black-headed gulls dead at Forvie National Nature Reserve in Aberdeenshire.

Daily Record

NatureScot unveils £1m scheme to hire dozens of new rangers

IRRESPONSIBLE camping behaviours have led NatureScot to channel almost £1 million to crack down on bad behaviour.

The National (Scotland)

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'Resounding success': Fund aimed at boosting Highlands and Islands tourism praised

A £22 MILLION fund is to support 13 new projects to help the outstanding natural beauty of the Highlands and Islands stand out to visitors.

The National (Scotland)

‘Wooly warriors’ could be used to solve giant hogweed problem

Highly invasive plant meets its match on Scottish riversides

The Independent UK

'Unacceptable' plans for Coul Links golf course criticised by nature agency

PLANS to build a luxury golf course on protected sand dunes in the Highlands have been criticised by Scotland’s nature agency.

The National (Scotland)

NatureScot objects to plans for golf course at Coul Links

Developer claims that new plans minimise environmental impact and will provide funding to maintain sand dunes

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Wildcat population too small to sustain itself without reintroduction, report finds

SCOTLAND'S wildcat population is at a critically low level, posing a severe threat to their long-term survival, according to a new study published…

The National (Scotland)

'One of Scotland’s most spectacular natural treasures' opens after renovations

A NEW “gateway to nature” at one of Britain’s most spectacular gorges and National Nature Reserves in the Highlands has opened to the public.

The National (Scotland)

New report reveals long-term conservation best way to tackle Dumfries and Galloway's avian flu problem

More than 13,000 barnacle geese along the Solway Coast were killed by the virus in the winter of 2021/22

Daily Record

Bird flu threatens 'very survival' of some species in Scotland, say experts

BIRD flu “may threaten the very survival of some species” in Scotland, according to experts in the disease.

The National (Scotland)

Avian flu threatens survival of some bird species in Scotland, study suggests

The NatureScot report analysed the effects of the unprecedented avian flu outbreak among wild birds since 2021.

The Independent UK

Nearly three quarters of Scots want to see 'wilder' national parks

NEARLY three quarters of Scots want to see wilder national parks with areas devoted to rewilding, according to new research.

The National (Scotland)

Critically-endangered pearl mussels discovered in Scottish lochs for first time

CRITICALLY-ENDANGERED freshwater pearl mussels have been found in Scotland’s lochs for the first time, according to scientists.

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Critically-endangered pearl mussels found in Scottish lochs for first time

The mussels were already known to live in Scotland’s rivers.

Daily Record

Avian flu claimed lives of 13,000 barnacle geese in Dumfries and Galloway

NatureScot has revealed the devastating figure as it prepares for the return of Scotland’s seabird colonies across the summer

Daily Record

Beaver who was discovered by Scots roadside after being shot in the face released back into the wild

A beaver who was found by a Perthshire roadside with a gunshot wound to his face has been released back into the wild after recovering from his "appalling" injuries.

Daily Record

Mission to protect Scotland's seabirds from avian flu as species return to breed

NatureScot officials along with the RSPB have ramped up surveillance, monitoring and biosecurity measures for our wild bird colonies.

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Daily Record

Lorna Slater's £2bn deal to sell carbon offsetting forestry credits branded 'greenwashing'

Carbon offsetting deal agreed by Greens minister Lorna Slater could allow tax avoiders to cash in on Scottish forests.

The National (Scotland)

First ever Scottish wildcats to be released into Highlands in conservation bid

THE first ever release of Scottish wildcats back into nature is set to take place later this year.

The National (Scotland)

What next for this landmark Scottish castle after potential buyer drops bid?

“WHAT the hell can be done to make this castle not a liability but an asset?”

Edinburgh Live

Puffins return to the Isle of May - here is how to see them up close

One of Scotland's most magical seabirds, the puffins are returning to the island in the Firth of Forth and it's a great time to get out and see them in their natural habitat.

Daily Record

Millionaire mogul pulls out of buying crumbling Kinloch Castle and blasts Greens over 'horrible process'

Kinloch Castle on the Isle Rum, Inner Hebrides, has been owned by heritage body Nature Scot since 1957 and was used as a youth hostel until 2015.

The National (Scotland)

Millionaire Brexiteer drops bid to buy Scottish castle, blames the Greens

A MULTIMILLIONAIRE Brexiteer has dropped his bid to buy a small Hebridean island’s iconic castle.

Daily Record

Boost for upper Teith catchment restoration scheme with £67k grant

Plans aim to improve habitats for salmon, trout and freshwater pearl mussels.

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