NatureScot accused of ‘great beaver betrayal’ ‘Mystifying’ decision by Scotland’s nature agency comes despite huge public support for return of native species and ‘exemplary’ local consultations Scottish government agency NatureScot has unexpectedly delayed its decision to grant a licence application for the historic official release of beavers in Glen Affric citing ‘concern among the local…
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Guest blog – HS2’s Badly Behaved Little Brother by Euan Dunn
Dr Euan Dunn MBE is an ecologist who lives in Great Eversden near Cambridge. For 25 years he led on developing marine conservation policy for the RSPB and was awarded the Society’s medal in 2024. Not long after retirement he turned his attention from sea to land to assist Cambridge Approaches – click here –…
Press release – SCOTTISH REWILDING ALLIANCE
Seven decades for Scotland to reach 30% nature recovery target at current rates, new figures show It could take seven decades before large-scale nature restoration is underway across 30% of Scotland’s land, new figures from the Scottish Rewilding Alliance show. The coalition of more than 20 organisations calculates that rewilding across Scotland is now underway across…
Guest blog – A Prayer of Protest by Vanessa Wright
Vanessa divides her time between Hertfordshire and the Hebrides and loves to write about birds, butterflies and beachcombing. She gave up corporate life during the pandemic, taking the plunge to follow her passion for wildlife. Recently finishing a Masters in Nature and Travel Writing, she has been announced as a Runner-Up in the BBC Countryfile…
Guest blog – The Cost of Planting by Ian Parsons
Ian Parsons spent 20 years as a ranger. He now writes books and articles on wildlife. He has contributed many articles to this blog – click here and find his guest blogs (in an alphabetical list). When it comes to establishing new woodland, it is fair to say that I would far prefer this…