Environment

Scotland’s natural assets contribute more than £40 billion to the economy and support around 260,000 jobs, according to new research!

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has confirmed an extended consultation period for people to have their say on whether Galloway should be designated a National Park.

New data highlights public desire for practical action. The majority of people across Scotland want to see more action to prevent litter.

Farmer-led groups have recommended the Whole Farm Plan to support farmers and crofters in taking a holistic view of their businesses.

By establishing your current performance and activities, farmers and crofters can identify opportunities for improvement and work towards greater productivity and profitability, positioning their business to contribute to meeting Scotland’s climate and nature targets.

New scientific research published today explores how sharks, skates and rays are distributed around Scotland’s coasts, with the results to be used to help their conservation.

Using existing information about shark, skate and ray distribution around Scotland, a report published today models where the highest numbers of nine threatened species are predicted to occur.

A new Crop Innovation Centre (CIC) was officially opened last week (25 October). 

A centuries-old oak nestled in the heart of Lochaber, Scotland, has been dubbed ‘Tree of the Year’ in the Woodland Trust’s prestigious competition.  

The Skipinnish Oak – named after a Scottish ceilidh band and thought to be at least 400 years old – will go on to compete for European Tree of the Year. 

Planning for Change: Using Whole Farm Plans to build farm resilience

Join Soil Association Scotland  at Lumphinnans Farm in Fife for an interactive workshop to explore what Whole Farm Plans are, what the new requirements will mean for your farm, and how you can use the WFP framework to boost the resilience of your business.

A new report from the Scottish Taskforce for Green and Sustainable Financial Services makes 31 recommendations on how the public and private sectors can encourage and fund green investments and tackle the climate emergency.

The Farm Advisory Service (FAS) has received a strong uptake in Carbon Audits.

To allow the service to manage this high demand, and the Scottish Government to adjust available resources, new applications for FAS Carbon Audits were paused on 23 September 2024. Existing applications will be processed and honoured as usual.

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