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Over £3 million has been distributed to nature projects across Scotland to help them scale up their conservation work and ensure the benefits are shared with local communities.
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An initiative to position Scotland as a European hub for the recycling and repurposing of wind turbine blades is included in a deal agreed by the Scottish Government and industry.
The commitment to establish at least one specialist facility by 2030 forms part of the Onshore Wind Sector Deal signed today at the Scottish Renewables Onshore Wind Conference in Edinburgh.
The Deal lays out how the Government and industry will work together to harness the full potential of onshore wind to benefit communities, boost the economy and reduce carbon emissions.
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- Read more about Visitors to Scotland’s hills urged to head online for deer stalking information
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Scotland’s first ever National Islands Plan (NIP) was published in 2019 and it is now going through its first review.
- Read more about National Islands Plan Review – consultation events
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The Cairngorms National Park Authority is leading on the reintroduction proposals and is urging anyone with an interest to go online and complete this survey before the closure of the formal engagement process on 25 September.
- Read more about Final call for views on bringing back beavers to the Cairngorms
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Targets for nature recovery could be put into law in line with those for climate change, as part of a range of proposals to protect and restore Scotland’s natural environment.
The Scottish Government is asking for views on its plans and actions to accelerate nature restoration and regeneration. The consultation sets out the key elements of Scotland’s overall Biodiversity Framework, including:
- Read more about New legal targets proposed for nature recovery
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Scottish farming businesses will see support payments start to reach their bank accounts this week, two weeks ahead of last year’s first payments.
- Read more about Direct support for Scotland’s farmers and crofters
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