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.
Hunting with dogs and licensing The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023, repeals the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002. The Act covers the offences and exceptions where a person is using a dog(s) to hunt a wild mammal. 28 Sep, 2023
The Flow Country premiere The red carpet will be rolled out across Scotland next week for one of the UK’s wildest living landscapes. News - 23 January
2025 montane bird survey needs you! Are you interested in helping to monitor the impacts of climate change on birds? Blog - 17 January
Naidheachd Dhùthaich nam Boglaichean Dùthaich nam Boglaichean ga comharrachadh aig cùirm shònraichte. News - 23 January
New beginnings The first week of the new year finds Forvie NNR staff looking ahead with excitement, anticipation and no little trepidation. Blog - 05 January
Rocky shore study published The report investigated changes in over 50 species at 167 locations around Scotland's coasts over the last decade. News - 22 January
Scotland’s 2024 Nature Heroes We are celebrating the people across Scotland who are working hard to improve nature, from farmers to volunteers – to dogs! Blog - 28 December
