Rural services
Partners across Peatland ACTION have highlighted the shortage of machine operators skilled and experienced in peatland restoration as being a significant constraint on the delivery of restoration projects.
- Read more about Training Scheme for Machine Operators now open
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With the herbicide Asulox no longer available to treat bracken, there was a need to update best practice guidance on bracken management, which was previously heavily weighted towards chemical treatment.
The Chief Statistician has released more detailed figures on agricultural emissions. Results show that in 2022 total agriculture emissions fell by 3% to 7.7 MtCO2e. Increased fertiliser prices may have contributed to the decrease in emissions from agriculture in 2022, as usage rates fell from the previous year.
- Read more about Scottish Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Nitrogen Use Statistics
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MSPs have backed a range of technical updates to the short-term lets licensing scheme in response to engagement with accommodation operators.
Licensing was introduced in 2022 to provide assurance to guests on safety and quality, such as gas and electrical safety compliance and the suitability of hosts.
- Read more about NHS Orkney roll out ‘Nature Prescriptions’ following success in Shetland and Edinburgh
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