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Is Scotland ready for the return of lynx? An extensive and impartial study to assess people’s views about the possible reintroduction of Eurasian lynx to the Scottish Highlands is being launched this month by a new partnership of the charities SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, Trees for Life and Vincent Wildlife Trust. Ecological research has shown…

I heard today that the brood meddling appeal will now take place, it seems, on 27 and 28 January. That’s next week.

Natural England recently announced that the 177 lakes of the Cotswold Water Park have been ‘granted’ SSSI status, although this decision is out to the standard consultation with owners, occupiers and other notified parties. This must be good news because it is a very rare event that new areas are protected. It’s worth reading the…