News
| 14/08/2008 | SNH report shows huge support for Scotland's wild land |
A new report has shown that the vast majority of Scotland's residents value its wilder landscapes. The remoter parts of Scotland such as the Cuillins and the high tops of the Cairngorms, where there is little evidence of human use, are treasured as an important part of Scottish identity and a valuable economic asset.
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| 13/08/2008 | SNH funds increase in goose scaring |
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is working to reduce greylag goose pressure on the island's machair corn crop livestock grazings by extending goose scaring activity throughout the islands. The organisation has responded this year by increasing funding for a widespread goose scaring programme on machair land from Barra to north to Berneray.
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| 07/08/2008 | Public invited on 'Osprey Walk' |
Members of the public are being invited along on a guided walk in search of ospreys at Loch Leven on Thursday evening (14th August).
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| 07/08/2008 | SNH responds to Leith Docks development plans |
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has advised that the proposed large scale development of the Leith Docks area of Edinburgh could go ahead without adversely affecting important wildlife sites, provided proper mitigation measures are in place.
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| 03/08/2008 | SNH: have your say on 'the noble hill' |
It has various Gaelic interpretations ranging from 'the noble hill' to 'hill of the spectre' and 'hill of terror' and there is little doubt that Ben Wyvis enjoys significant cultural and environmental status.
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| 31/07/2008 | Vulnerable pearl mussels still a target, SNH and police warn |
One of Scotland's rarest and most vulnerable species continues to be the target of unscrupulous wildlife criminals and reckless destruction of its habitat, Scottish Natural Heritage and police warned today.
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| 31/07/2008 | Highland reserve stages two-day birthday bash |
A national nature reserve (NNR) opened by former SNH chairman Magnus Magnusson in 1998 celebrates its 10th anniversary this weekend.
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| 30/07/2008 | In the mink as high-tech trapping scheme scores success |
A growing tally of non-native mink have been taken from the Western Isles over the past week as work on one of the world's largest high-tech eradication programmes continues.
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| 30/07/2008 | SNH: make your entry in park's new chapter |
A new chapter in an area of Scotland which already boasts some of the most fascinating scenery and wildlife in Europe is set to begin with the announcement of consultation led by Scottish Natural Heritage.
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| 28/07/2008 | Scotland's longest cave finally yields its secret |
Scotland's longest underground cave has finally relinquished its grip on a bear which has lain undisturbed for millennia.
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