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.
Scotland's Flow Country latest The red carpet will be rolled out across Scotland next week for one of the UK’s wildest living landscapes. News - 23 January
2025 montane bird survey needs you! Are you interested in helping to monitor the impacts of climate change on birds? Blog - 17 January
Naidheachd Dhùthaich nam Boglaichean Dùthaich nam Boglaichean ga comharrachadh aig cùirm shònraichte. News - 23 January
New beginnings The first week of the new year finds Forvie NNR staff looking ahead with excitement, anticipation and no little trepidation. Blog - 05 January
Rocky shore study published The report investigated changes in over 50 species at 167 locations around Scotland's coasts over the last decade. News - 22 January
Scotland’s 2024 Nature Heroes We are celebrating the people across Scotland who are working hard to improve nature, from farmers to volunteers – to dogs! Blog - 28 December
