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.
Nature Conference Over 35 organisations meet today (22 May) to address the state of nature in Scotland and agree next steps to tackle biodiversity loss. News - 22 May
SNH Landscape Character Assessment Workshop Primarily for landscape and planning practitioners. The event aims to explore ways to develop LCA and its usage in the future. Event - 13 June
SNH to launch General Licence consultation A 12-week consultation about General Licences will take place later this year, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) announced today. News - 21 May
Loch Leven NNR - Discovery Day Come and join us at this free event celebrating all that is special about Loch Leven NNR. Event - 26 May
Safeguarding our Golden Eagles The first ever Scouts Golden Eagle Champions initiative to safeguard the future of Golden Eagles - hailed a success. News - 16 May
Beautiful but deadly – the plant with a dark side Rhododendron ponticum may appear beautiful – but it is posing a deadly threat to Scotland’s rainforest plants and lichens. Blog - 15 May
