NatureScot Biodiversity Duty Report 2018-2020 This document comprises NatureScot’s (NatureScot) Biodiversity Duty report for the period 2018 to 2020 inclusive, as required under the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) 2011 Act. Biodiversity, Guidance
Biodiversity Duty Public bodies in Scotland have a duty to further the conservation of biodiversity. Understand your biodiversity duty and find out how your organisation can take action for biodiversity.
Tree planting at Beinn Eighe NNR Long-term tree planting at Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (NNR) has increased woodland by 41%. News - 20 January
Celebrating our machair It's fitting that even English speakers use a Gaelic word for a habitat that is such an icon of the Gàidhealtachd. Blog - 17 January
New beaver study Major new study shows role beavers could play in restoring Scotland's rivers. News - 17 January
A cosy brewery The stinking hellebore, a favourite of many gardeners, can be a life saver for emerging bumble bee queens. Blog - 17 January
More funding for nature restoration Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) - funding round for applications of £25,000 - £250,000 now open. News - 14 January
Visiting the Isle of May Is the Isle of May on your bucket list of places to visit? It's one of the most spectacular seabird reserves in the country. Blog - 7 January
