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.
Sea eagle tagging project Forty new satellite tags will track how sea eagles interact with livestock in western Scotland. News 17 July
Whitewash and fluffy chicks 20 years of looking after the tern colony at Forvie. Reserve Officer Daryl shares his experience. Event 30 July
Birding for beginners An afternoon on the Forvie estuary learning about some of our birds. Event 23 July
Jewel of the Forth celebrations The Isle of May is celebrating a huge milestone this month, marking 70 years as a National Nature Reserve (NNR). News 30 June
The Big Butterfly Count at Forvie Join in the biggest butterfly survey in the world and help take the pulse of nature. Event 17 July to 9 August
