SEPA launches consultation on Scotland’s water environment: public views sought The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has opened a major public consultation on the future of Scotland’s water environment,... 17 February 2026
General licence restrictions in the Borders NatureScot has restricted the use of general licences at Raeshaw Estate and Watherston Wood in the Scottish Borders. The decision... 11 February 2026
Busy bees on the Tweed! Buglife is inviting landowners and land managers along the River Tweed to express interest in receiving support for pollinator‑friendly habitat... 4 February 2026
Flying high! A new Best Practice Guide, Use of Drones (UAVs) in Deer Management, has been formally launched and is available through... 3 February 2026
Scots ‘at the heart’ of plan for nature recovery NatureScot have published a four‑year plan focuses on strengthening Scotland’s resilience to the damaging impacts of climate change by reconnecting... 3 February 2026
Woodland creation key to Scotland’s livestock sector! A new study from The James Hutton Institute has shown that planting several hundred thousand hectares of new woodland and... 2 February 2026
Nature projects share £5 million cash boost NatureScot has awarded grants to 13 projects to help reverse nature loss and tackle the impacts of climate change across... 30 January 2026
Landmark Nature Restoration Bill passed The Scottish Parliament has passed the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill delivering for both nature and people with ambition at its... 30 January 2026
National Trust for Scotland recruiting in rural Scotland The National Trust for Scotland has announced a series of new job opportunities across the Highlands and Islands, offering people... 27 January 2026
Communities set to grow with free trees Communities are being encouraged to take part in one of the country’s largest grassroots tree‑planting efforts, as the Woodland Trust... 26 January 2026