Scotland's Changing Nature
Using species as a window into how our landscapes will change with climate change.
Read in Gaelic / Leugh ann an Gàidhlig
‘Scotland’s Changing Nature’ uses species as a window into how our landscapes will alter as the climate changes. We will focus on a range of species to explore how our lives and nature will change as the climate changes. We will use these species to identify actions we can take to help ensure Scotland is resilient in the face of a changing climate.
We have published two so far, one on wild Atlantic Salmon and one on Retiles and amphibians. The Atlantic Salmon story tells us about climate change through the eyes of the salmon, tracking its journey from source to sea and the impacts it has faced and is facing. We look at how we are working together to help safeguard salmon and in doing to delivering healthy ecosystems and adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change. The story of reptiles and amphibians describes these fascinating and diverse range of species, the pressures they are facing from a changing climate and some of the work we are undertaking to help them.
We will add other species to this Scotland’s Changing Nature series over the coming months. We will explore the effects of climate change on nature but also how we can work with nature to help ensure Scotland’s nature and people are resilient and healthy.
We hope these resources will stimulate ideas beyond each species to the wider landscape. Please use and share these resources within and beyond NatureScot (we are currently developing a version for schools!).
We would love to build on this work to develop similar resources for further species, so please send your ideas for developing this work to [email protected].
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