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16 April 2021 NatureScot is advising people enjoying the great outdoors on National Nature Reserves this weekend to be aware of the risk of fire. Scottish Fire and Rescue has

NatureScot is urging visitors to the Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve to make sure they don’t disturb wildlife, particularly at this sensitive time of year for nesting birds.

Chuir Rùnaire Caibineit na h-Eaconamaidh Dùthchail is Turasachd, Fergus Ewing, an cèill an-diugh gun tèid tabhartas Maoin Leasachaidh Roinneil na h-Eòrpa (ERDF) luach £2.6 mhillean a roinn eadar ceithir pròiseactan air a’ Ghàidhealtachd is na h-Eileanan airson seallaidhean, fiadh-bheatha is cultar air leth na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean a bhrosnachadh.

Funding of £750,000 is being invested in NatureScot’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in preparation for visitors this summer.

NatureScot statement: Scottish Government response to Deer Working Group report

A new fund has been launched to help communities and local groups get involved in monitoring Scotland’s seabed and coastlines.

A new report sets out Scotland’s performance against international biodiversity targets and the steps needed to continue to improve nature.

Single year and multi-year projects now eligible to apply to a £22 million peatland restoration programme.

Volunteers are wanted for the first on-the-ground national survey to shed light on distribution and numbers of Scottish mountain hares.

More seasonal rangers, temporary toilets, car parking and campervan facilities will help rural areas to welcome back visitors when coronavirus restrictions are eased.