News at NatureScot

22 January 2021 Some of Scotland’s best-loved paths are being revamped with new funding to remove barriers and improve access for all. NatureScot is funding almost £111,000 of improvements to

Tackling raptor persecution, poaching and hare coursing will be the top priorities for a new wildlife crime specialist covering all of Scotland, appointed late last year.

Scotland’s woodland birds appear to have recovered from a short-term decline thought to be caused by harsh winter weather.

Recommendations will be included in an extension to the plan over the next three years.

A new report reveals progress made to tackle biodiversity loss in Scotland and the challenges ahead.

Visits to Scotland’s outdoors increased hugely this year and with so many Scots enjoying the benefits of nature, many of us are keen to continue these habits and more.

Visits to urban greenspace soared during the Covid-19 pandemic, demonstrating the importance of green infrastructure for health and wellbeing.

Over a million visitors are estimated to have visited NatureScot’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in 2020, an increase from an estimated 650,000 in recent years.

More than 100 new policies and proposals to support Scotland’s green recovery and help deliver a just transition to net-zero have been launched.

Plans to protect at least 30% of Scotland’s land for nature by 2030 - and to examine options...