Licensing SNH deal with almost all species licensing in Scotland, including non-native species licensing. We can also license out-of-season muirburn for certain purposes.
Species licensing A–Z guide Explore licensing for Scotlands protected species. A licence can permit action that would otherwise constitute an offence against a protected animal or plant.
SNH calendar 2021 photo competition Scotland’s nature agency is calling on you to share your favourite photos of Scotland’s rivers, coasts, seas, lochs and canals News - 31 July
Consultation SNH is consulting on draft guidance for landscape sensitivity assessments. Comments by 8th September 2020
Green light to Peatlands Partnership To apply to UNESCO for World Heritage Site status on The Flow Country of Caithness & Sutherland News - 28 July
Partnership working on beavers We take a closer look at the ongoing work with partners to reduce levels of beaver control measures in future. Blog - 4 August
Importance of nature Survey reveals lockdown in Scotland saw an increase in people visiting the outdoors to enjoy nature and stay healthy. News - 20 July
Dirty camping Read our recent blog update by Catriona Reid, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve (NNR) Manager. Blog - 31 July
