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Viewing tower at Dubh lochans on the blanket bog at Forsinard Flows 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

Official statistics

Scottish Natural Heritage was specified as a provider of official statistics under the Official Statistics (Scotland) Amendment Order 2010.

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Release dates for future publications

28^th Nov 2019: Index of abundance for Scottish terrestrial breeding birds 1994-2018
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May 2020: Proportion of Scotland's protected sites in favourable condition 2020
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Our two Official Statistics contribute to the Scottish Government's suite of National Performance Framework Indicators.

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SNH protocols follow the Code of Practice for Official Statistics. This ensures that our official statistics have integrity and are objective, impartial and useful.

Official Statistics (Scotland) Amendment Order 2010

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News and stories

Last call for BCF applications - Francesca and Roseanna, ©SNH

There are still opportunities to bid for the Biodiversity Challenge Fund, but time is running out!

News - 23 January

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Ardnamurchan’s endemic moth survives at just one small coastal site, where it is a protected species.

Blog - 23 January

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YCW2020 Coast Lines of Tentsmuir competition is looking for verses inspired by the Fife national nature reserve.

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Do you have a loch or freshwater infested with non-native aquatic plants but don't know how to tackle it?

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Group of children holding hands laying on the ground in a circle

A group of home schooled children took part in a groundbreaking project to help safeguard the future of Golden Eagles in the UK.

News - 21 January

Greylag geese at Loch Leven 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

Join SNH and WWT staff to see the dusk flight of the pink-footed and barnacle geese.

Event - 28 February

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