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.
Nature of Scotland Awards 2024 Scotland’s leading conservationists gathered in Edinburgh last night for the RSPB Scotland Nature of Scotland Awards. News - 29 November
Gaels and Winds Roddy Maclean looks at the winds recognised and named in Gaelic tradition Blog - 29 November
Nature Discovery Map launch Teachers and pupils across Scotland are being invited to join a national journey of nature discovery, as an exciting new digital support for learning outdoors is announced. News - 21 November
Gaothan Ainmichte nan Gàidheal Tha Ruairidh MacIlleathain ag aithris mu na gaothan sònraichte aig na Gàidheil Blog - 29 Samhain 2024
Climate change drives butterflies north New research reveals ten butterfly species have increased significantly in Scotland, though climate change could be pushing them north. News - 11 November
Raising awareness for autism Walking Scotland's Great Trails celebrates Eve Alderman's amazing achievement completing a whopping 1900 miles. Blog - 26 November
