A nature-rich future for Scotland

These are part of what makes Scotland special and are among the country's greatest assets.

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Decisions made by professionals may affect Scotland’s nature and landscapes. Our advice and guidance can help to steer any actions positively.

Discover how Scotland’s distinctive biodiversity – from its abundant species to its rich and varied landscape – is important both nationally and internationally.

NatureScot deal with almost all species licensing in Scotland, including non-native species licensing. We can also license out-of-season muirburn for certain purposes.

Our climate is already changing. We must all take action to mitigate and help nature adapt to climate change impacts that are now unavoidable.

Natural capital is a term for the habitats and ecosystems that provide social, environmental and economic benefits to humans.

We’re working hard to help people and nature mitigate, and adapt to climate change.

Explore our information library, Scotland’s nature publications, current research projects, interesting blogs and fascinating podcasts.

Scotland’s great outdoors is yours to explore. Find ways to enjoy our incredible landscapes and wildlife and get closer to nature.

NNRs and Nature reserves. Visit and be inspired by the amazing landscapes and wildlife of our reserves across Scotland.

Find out how nature can help create better and more resilient places.

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Don't allow your dog to approach animals or people uninvited. Don't linger if wildlife is disturbed by your presence.

Be a responsible dog walker

When an animal flies or runs away from you, it uses valuable energy and could get injured. It may also abandon a nest or young.

Keep your distance and have your dog close to you or on a lead to avoid this.

Get tips on responsible dog walking and find out more about the Scottish Outdoor Access code.

The ReRoute panel with SNH staff ©Young Scot

Youth Engagement Action Plan

Find out how NatureScot is working with young people to connect with nature.

You can also read one of our blogs 'Sole Sisters'. An outdoor adventure group that allows a space for Scottish Muslim girls and women to get out of their comfort zone and challenge themselves in the outdoors.

A nature-rich future for Scotland

Scottish Adder Survey

Make Space for Nature

Avian influenza (bird flu)

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Professional advice

Scotland's Biodiversity

Licensing

Climate change

Natural Capital

Nature-based solutions

Information hub

Enjoying the outdoors

NNRs and Nature Reserves - Visit our nature reserves

Placemaking and Green Infrastructure

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Be a responsible dog walker

Youth Engagement Action Plan

News & Blogs

Pioneering £22m fund

Water saving tips for your garden

Ionmhas ionmholta de £22m

Connecting the nature dots

Multi-species conservation in Orkney

Places where the Stags Roar

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