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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

Trend Notes - Scottish Moths - June 2011

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 events

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The cultural connections to nature through Gaelic are being promoted with new teaching materials from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)

News - 16 October 2018

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A guided walk starting at the Castle Corner car park walking through Castle Wood to Caerlaverock Castle then back to the car park. Suitable for all ages.

Event - 20 October 2018

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Francesca Osowska, CEO of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) completes an epic 1300 mile cycle journey around Scotland.

News - 12 October 2018

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Let your imagination run wild! Join us to gather natural materials from the woodland floor then create an Autumnal art spectacular! At Muir of Dinnet NNR.

Event - 16 and 23 October 2018

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Beaver numbers across Tayside have increased in the past six years, according to a new Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) survey.

News - 12 October 2018

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Join an expert mycologist for a guided walk to explore the fascinating fungi found at Craigellachie National Nature Reserve.

Event - 24 October 2018

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