Scottish Biodiversity List Find out which animals, plants and habitats in Scotland are considered to be of the utmost importance for biodiversity conservation.
What is Biodiversity? Biological diversity – or biodiversity – is simply the variety of life. Biodiversity supports our lives and is vital for our survival. It is therefore essential for our health and well-being that we protect our biodiversity and the services that it provides.
Benefits of Biodiversity Biodiversity is the variety of life. It includes all living things all around us: the soaring eagle, the leaping salmon, the towering Scots pine, the burring earthworm , and the
Biodiversity - what can you do? Find out what you can do to help enhance and protect biodiversity. Whether you’re a land manager, business owner, teacher or concerned citizen, you can do your bit.
Key pressures on biodiversity Find out what pressures biodiversity currently faces and learn more about why biodiversity is important for us all.
Scottish Biodiversity Strategy Find out more about the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy – an ambitious strategy to protect and restore Scotland’s biodiversity, including our aims, approach and priorities for action.
Species on the Edge Species on the Edge is a partnership of eight of Scotland’s lead nature conservation organisations dedicated to conserving and protecting our native wildlife.
Helping Scotland's Pollinators Find out more about Scotland's Pollinator Strategy, projects, resources and how to get involved.
Biodiversity - where to find data Discover where you can find biodiversity information and why it is valuable to survey and record biodiversity data, from identifying protected species to informing planning applications.
Agreement for better nature and more secure food in Scotland Strengthening the link between nature and sustainable farming in Scotland. News - 19 June
With a Little Help From our Friends An announcement that celebrates nature-based volunteering and citizen science Blog - 6 June
New funds for venison supply chain The third round of the Low Ground Venison Supply Chain Project was launched today (18 June) at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston. News - 18 June
Helping Scotland’s Rainforest thrive Helping to restore Scotland’s precious rainforests by reducing deer grazing pressures. Blog - 28 May
Crofters invited to share stories Crofters in the Outer Hebrides are being sought for a new study exploring island crofting life, nature, and personal wellbeing. News - 12 June
Croitearan gan sireadh airson sgrùdadh ùr Rannsachadh air beatha croitearachd, nàdar ’s sunnd sna h-Eileanan News - 12 June
