About Scotland's landscapes Discover how our species, habitats and land management combine with an astounding complexity of geology, landforms and soils.
Habitat types Scotland has a wide array of habitats – from hedgerows and field margins to coastal cliffs – and each supports a particular range of plants and animals.
Habitat Map of Scotland The Habitat Map of Scotland will publish all available habitat data for Scotland and manage a programme to survey those areas for which we need new information.
Badgers: licences for surveys and research Badger survey methods including bait marking don't usually call for a licence, but badger research techniques may do. 12 Apr, 2017
Wildlife sightings in NE Scotland A speckled wood butterfly has become the 1.5 millionth wildlife record logged in North East Scotland. News - 15 March
Get involved on Global Recycling Day Reflecting on the impact of plastics on our natural world, and the actions we can all take to help the environment. Blog - 18 March
Dogs around livestock Dog owners can enjoy the outdoors without disturbing vulnerable young animals during the lambing season. Find out how... News - 13 March
Getting close to biodiversity Our Biodiversity Strategy Team catching up and getting some hands-on tasks at Flanders Moss NNR. Blog - 4 March
Rum wildfire damage A wildfire on the Isle of Rum last April has been assessed as having a low to medium impact, according to a report published by SNH today. News - 5 March
Scotland shines in springtime Springtime is nature waking up! We share 10 of our favourite spring surprises Scotland has to offer. Blog - 28 February
