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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

13 May 2019: Proportion of Scotland's protected sites in favourable condition 2019
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Nov/Dec 2019: Index of abundance for Scottish terrestrial breeding birds 1994-2018
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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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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

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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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