Rural services
There are several Scottish Government online consultations currently open, which are of direct relevance to rural and island communities.
Consultations are an important part of government policy development, where views and insights garnered are used by policy areas to develop and inform policies that in turn can be progressed into new Bills or Laws. Online consultations are a key tool in supporting this activity.
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Looking for a new job? Check out some of the latest vacancies from across rural Scotland.
Dumfries & Galloway Woodlands - Woodland ACTION Officer
- Read more about Rural Jobs Round Up
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Members of the public are being urged to notify experts if they think they see a non-native hornet species.
Yellow-legged Asian hornets (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) are a non-native invasive species which are aggressive predators of several species, including honey bees and other pollinators.
- Read more about Bee Health Report published
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In the latest of a series of initiatives behind its #KeepTalking campaign, RSABI is encouraging people to try find time, even during lambing, calving and sowing, to look out for each other.
Working with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC), the charity is publishing social media posts highlighting the vital #KeepTalking message along with SAYFC’s powerful AreEweOk? message.
- Read more about Lambing Shed Artwork Urges Farmers to #KeepTalking and Ask #AreEweOK?
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Alba trees is the UK’s largest cell grown nursery producing 30 million trees per year across three sites in the beautiful East Lothian countryside. As an industry leader they recognise the importance of cultivating the next generation of foresters to ensure our forests and woodlands are cared for in the future and ultimately safeguarding our planet against climate change.
- Read more about Alba Trees to sponsor Early Years prize at Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards
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Legislation to support Scotland’s rural economy and communities has passed Stage 1 in Parliament.
- Read more about Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill has passed Stage 1 in Parliament.
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