Environment

A long-term photography study has revealed the scale of nature restoration at National Nature Reserves (NNRs) across the Highlands.

NatureScot has carried out repeat photography to illustrate the changes that have happened to the natural habitats at its NNRs over time.

This involves re-taking historical photos at the same location, and at the same time of year – in some cases dating back 70 years. 

The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund, which supports community-led project groups in Scotland to design and deliver local nature restoration projects, is now open to applications.

The aim of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund is to help communities develop their own ideas for nature restoration into deliverable actions.

The Scottish Government has launched a survey: 'Developing a natural capital market framework: survey' to support development of a market framework. 

Natural capital is our geology, soil, air, water, plants and animals and we depend on it for goods and services that make our lives possible and worthwhile.

More than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, reducing harmful emissions and accelerating progress to net zero.

Do you have a big idea to help young people connect with nature and take positive action for biodiversity and the climate? The Future Routes Fund is now open for applications.

First Minister John Swinney has announced a £5 million package for Scotland’s island communities. 

The funding package will support Island communities to tackle local issues and invest in new opportunities that will help deliver a more prosperous future. This funding reflects the First Minister’s four priorities of eradicating child poverty, growing Scotland’s economy, investing in green energy and infrastructure and improving public services. 

The Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund launched today (Wednesday 22^nd May 2023) to enable community-led project groups in Scotland to design and deliver local nature restoration projects.

The aim of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund is to help communities develop their ideas for nature restoration into a pipeline of deliverable projects with a whole ecosystem approach.

Communities will receive a share of up to £5.5 million Scottish Government funding to help reduce their emissions and improve resilience in the face of climate change.