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Species on the Edge (SotE)

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Species on the Edge - About the project

We are working in partnership to develop a new programme of work to benefit around 40 of our most vulnerable species.
Species on the Edge - Safeguarding Coast and Island Wildlife

Scotland’s coasts and islands are amongst the most biodiverse areas in the UK. However, many species are at risk, with some on the cusp of extinction.
Species on the Edge - Community Involvement

We work with communities, local initiatives and land managers to tackle species recovery work.

Species on the Edge is being developed by NatureScot and Rethink Nature.

NatureScotland Rethink - Species on the Edge logos

Rethink Nature is a partnership of seven nature conservation organisations sharing experience and expertise to achieve maximum benefits for people and nature.

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The programme is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

News

Divers have documented the hidden life of many of Fair Isle’s remote sea caves for the first time.

News - 10 September

Find out how Tentsmiuir NNR is actively engaging with Net Zero utilising electric vehicles on the reserve.

Blog - 15 September

NatureScot has published its latest biodiversity indicator tracking 41 species of wintering waterbirds.

News - 09 September

If you want to know more about black slugs, especially their mucus, read on.

Blog - 13 September

A new report shows a decline in breeding seabirds in Scotland by almost 50% since the 1980s.

News - 03 september

Temperatures breaking 27°C and 96% humidity brought an unusual stillness and hush to the national nature reserve this week.

Blog - 10 September