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Swathes of Cairngorms unrecognisable after 12 days of ‘cataclysmic’ wildfires

With large areas still burning, damage from national park’s worst blaze could take decades, if not longer, to put right

The Guardian - UK

Peatland restoration partnership helps Scottish wildlife thrive

A PEATLAND restoration project in Dumfries and Galloway is improving water quality and wildlife habitats around the River Cree and Loch Moan ...

The National (Scotland)

Record levels of peatland restored across Scotland

A RECORD number of peatlands have been restored in a bid to help reduce carbon emissions and restore biodiversity, the Scottish Government has…

The National (Scotland)

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'World first' as osprey 'polygamy' captured on Scottish wildlife camera

A "VERY rare” love triangle involving three ospreys is being captured on a livestream camera for what is thought to be a world first ...

The National (Scotland)

Bid to create largest community-owned wind farm in Scotland rejected

A bid to create the largest community-controlled wind farm in Scotland has been rejected ...

The National (Scotland)

Experts working to trap illegally released ‘feral’ pigs in the Cairngorms

The animals have been on the loose since Monday.

Evening Standard

'Avoid the area' warning issued for popular Loch Lomond walking trail

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Highland firm lands £1.5 million deal for processing culled deer

A HIGHLAND firm has been awarded a contract worth more than £1.5 million for processing culled deer.

The National (Scotland)

Proposal to bring Highland beavers back to Scottish glen

BEAVERS could return to a Scottish glen after Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) applied for a licence to release beavers in the Highlands.

The National (Scotland)

Permission sought for ‘historic’ return of beavers to Glen Affric

Forestry and Land Scotland has applied to NatureScot for approval to release the mammals in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin.

Evening Standard

'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.

The National (Scotland)

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

The National (Scotland)

‘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.

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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…

Reason

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…

Daily Record

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.

Daily Record

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

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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 Guardian - UK

Dancing Capercaillie bird makes a tentative comeback in Scotland

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

The National (Scotland)

The battle raging against invasive species in Scotland

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

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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.

Daily Record

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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