Hares and licensing NatureScot grant licences to control mountain hare throughout the year or brown hare in the closed season, but only for specific purposes. 12 Apr, 2017
Licensing forms and guidance Find the relevant licence application form, return form and guidance. 12 Jun, 2017
Native oyster restoration advice New guidance published today provides advice to reintroduce native oysters to areas where they have become extinct in Scotland. News - 15 May
A tiny plant with a big impact Over a fifth of Scotland is covered by peaty soils, but without healthy sphagnum mosses there are no healthy peatlands. Blog - 10 May
Green Health Week Funding for unique environmental projects designed by young people for young people has been announced by NatureScot. News - 14 May
Welcome to Wader Week This week we will share some fascinating facts about waders, the threats they face and some success stories. Blog - 06 May
'Wader Week' gets underway Bird conservationists are highlighting the perilous position of Scotland’s wading birds and urging the public to help. News - 06 May
How Scotland’s peatlands support our adders Peatlands support all the four native terrestrial reptiles in Scotland Blog - 3 May
