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.
Help prevent wildfires We are advising people enjoying the great outdoors on our National Nature Reserves to be aware of the risk of fire. News - 16 April
Funding community marine surveys A new fund to help communities monitor Scotland's seabed and coastlines. News - 24 March
Bird disturbance on nature reserve Visitors are being urged to make sure they don't disturb wildlife when visiting Muir of Dinnet NNR. News - 1 April
How do adders hibernate? Reptiles can't regulate their own body temperature - so how do these cold-blooded creatures survive winter? Blog - 08 April
Funding for national nature reserves Investment in nature reserves and rangers in preparation for visitors this summer. News - 24 March
