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Barred Red Moth © Laurie Campbell/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Scotland's Trends

Scotland's Trends

Biodiversity is being lost at a rapid and increasing rate globally. It’s important that we know what changes are taking place in Scotland.

To monitor our changing environment, we’ve adopted a consistent approach based on targets and indicators. We also collate information on trends that show how Scotland’s wildlife and special places are changing over time. Monitoring trends in people’s attitudes to the environment is just as important.

We continually update and add to the information we hold on Scotland’s trends. Any new publications will be made available via this page.

Trend notes

Trend notes are a great starting point to begin exploring a topic. They’re written in a clear and accessible style, and can direct you to more detailed information if you would like to find out more.

We continually review and develop our trend notes, which cover a wide range of topics.

Freshwater - Ponds - 2002

Scotland's Trends and indicators

Trend Notes - Climate Change and Rivers - February 2011

Scotland's Trends and indicators

Six spot Burnet moths. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Trend Notes - Scottish Moths

Scotland's Trends and indicators

Breeding Farmland Birds (Oct 2013), Seabirds in Scotland (Oct 2012)

Scotland's Trends and indicators

Trend Notes - Bats in Scotland - Oct 2015

Scotland's Trends and indicators

Trends of Otters in Scotland - 2015

Scotland's Trends and indicators

Scotland’s wildlife: An assessment of biodiversity in 2010 Natural Heritage Trends: The Seas Around Scotland 2004 Natural Heritage Trends: Scotland

Scotland's Trends and indicators

A summary of land cover change in Scotland from 1947 - 1988 and changes to Land cover from 1940s - 1980s

Scotland's Trends and indicators

News and stories

Tentsmuir education pavilion. ©SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

New pavilion at Tentsmuir national nature reserve will serve as a focal point and a place for visitors to enjoy nature in comfort.

Students from the wildlife management/gamekeeping courses 3 Scottish colleges at NC & HNC levels on Wild Deer Best Parctice event at Creag Meagaidh NNR. For information on repro rights contact the SNH Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

We are seeking 8 enthusiastic graduates to join us for the year ahead. Opportunities across a range of exciting projects.

SNH jobs - 10 June

SISI project - volunteers from Chivas Brothers © Ewen Weatherspoon. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

A special welcome to Gaelic speakers interested in joining the SSSI project’s team of volunteers.

Young scot's pine trees planted at Little Assynt estate ©Lorne Gill/SNH/2020VISION. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

From the tiny seedlings of today come the mighty pine trees of tomorrow. You are invited to see the work we have been doing.

Event - 18 June

A giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) and sheep grazing. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Tha Iomairt Gnèithean Sgaoilteach na h-Alba a’ comharrachadh Seachdain nan Saor-thoileach is am pròiseact...

Scots pines growing beside the mountain trail at Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve. ©Lorne Gill SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.nature.scot

Discover and learn about the Ancient Caledonian Forest with one of the Reserve Officers at Beinn Eighe NNR.

Event - 19 June

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