Beavers - Licence forms and guidance If you can’t find the relevant forms or guidance below for what you want to do, please see our beaver Beaver, Guidance, Licensing
Badgers - Licence forms and guidance documents Licence application and return forms and guidance for works affecting badgers. Guidance, Licensing
Deer - Licence forms and guidance documents Application forms and guidance for Fit and Competent controllers and out of season deer authorisations. Deer, Guidance, Licensing
Great crested newts and natterjack toads - Licence forms and guidance documents Licence application and return forms and guidance for works affecting great crested newts or natterjack toads and amphibian surveys. Guidance, Licensing
Wildcats – Licence forms and guidance documents Licence application and return forms and guidance for wildcats. Guidance, Licensing
Water voles – Licence forms and guidance documents Licence application and return forms and guidance for works affecting water voles. Guidance, Licensing
Shrews – Licence forms and guidance documents Licence application and return forms and guidance for shrew trapping. Guidance, Licensing
Red squirrel – Licence forms and guidance documents Licence application and return forms and guidance for works affecting red squirrels. Guidance, Licensing
Plants – Licence forms and guidance documents Licence application and return forms and guidance for protected plant species. Guidance, Licensing
Appeal to protect Mull wildlife In response to concerns about disturbance at island hotspots, visitors this summer are being urged to help protect wildlife on Mull. News - 01 July
Giant hogweed warning Scots are being warned about the toxic plant which can cause severe skin blisters, burns and even blindness. News - 28 June
South of Scotland Golden Eagle Conservation Project wins award The project, which boosted the low population in the area, has won a prestigious award. News - 29 June
Island closures to protect seabirds Isle of May and Noss National Nature Reserves (NNRs) closed from 1 July to help protect seabird populations from avian influenza. News - 27 June
National Lottery Heritage Fund lifeline Threatened species in Scotland have today received a £4.2m lifeline from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. News - 29 June
Scotland's Landscapes Monitoring Programme Three new indicators, which will help us understand how landscapes are changing. Blog - 30 June