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Medicinal leech in water surrounded by blades of grass

Blood-sucking marvels: Scotland's mission to save the misunderstood medicinal leech

On this episde of the podcast, we join Dr Helen Taylor, Conservation Programme Manager from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, and Sally Morris, Conservation Officer from Buglife Scotland, as they reveal the fascinating world of medicinal leech conservation.

Listen to our other podcasts in the series. 

 

A wintry day at loch Leven National Nature Reserve near Kinross

Lifting of voluntary restraint in Scotland

After reaching Severe Weather Day 9 on Sunday 12 January, improved weather conditions seen over the last few days are forecast to continue. As such, the voluntary restraint on the shooting of wildfowl and waders called for on Friday 10 January can be officially lifted.
BASC news 15th January - Lifting of voluntary restraint in Scotland