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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

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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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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.

Daily Record

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?”

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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

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

Daily Record

'Horrific': Beaver in recovery after being found shot in face on Scottish road

A BEAVER named Fig is recovering in the care of the Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) after a member of the public found…

The National (Scotland)

Brexiteer's bid to buy Scottish castle an 'existential threat' to island community

THE prospective sale of a Scottish castle to a multimillionaire Brexiteer represents an “existential threat” to the community in the area, it…

The National (Scotland)

£2 billion private finance pilot ‘a vital step in restoring Scottish woodlands’

Government nature agency partners private bank, investment manager and impact investor for new projects

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Call for urgent repairs to access to Galloway beauty spot

Winter rains and frost have left the single-track route to Cairnsmore of Fleet's visitor centre badly rutted and potholed

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Seven companies chosen for latest CivTech accelerator

Tech solutions created for vulnerable people facing energy crisis, rural economy systems and protection of Scotland’s wildlife

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

RSPB forced to clear beaver-friendly brash from Gartocharn burn over salmon fears

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) inspected a section of the Aber Burn in Gartocharn earlier this month, ordering the RSPB to remove brash from the water which was preventing protected Atlantic Salmon from migrating to spawn.

The National (Scotland)

Charity denies involvement as police probe injured deer incident in Assynt

A CONSERVATION charity has been accused of breaching animal welfare standards after an injured deer was found on a shooting estate that neighbours…

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Big dig set to transform Lochwinnoch nature reserve into wildlife haven

It's hoped the work will attract a wide array of creatures.

The National (Scotland)

Campaign to secure Scots World Heritage Site enters new phase

THE campaign to secure World Heritage Site status for Scotland’s Flow Country has entered a new phase with the formal submission of the formal…

The National (Scotland)

Family of beavers successfully relocated to Loch Lomond

A FAMILY of beavers have been successfully moved to Loch Lomond, marking another major milestone for the species’ return in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Wildlife in Scotland faces battle to recover amid 'twin crises'

A NATURE agency has found that a range of Scottish wildlife are suffering the effects of a dual crisis.

The National (Scotland)

Crofters threaten hostile ‘takeover’ of charity-owned land due to deer cull

A CROFTERS trust has threatened to “buyout” a piece of land owned by a Scottish conservation charity because it doesn’t agree with the…

Daily Record

Top tips for Scots to help wildlife thrive in 2023

More than half of Scots have said they want to take action to help animals with the NatureScot agency calling on people to do their bit.

Daily Record

Concerns beavers introduced to Loch Lomond will have destructive impact

Last month approval was given to controversial plans to release beavers at the Loch Lomond National Nature Reserve in Gartocharn, with fears they could harm the Atlantic salmon population, damage riverbanks - and cost taxpayers.

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