Environment

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.

More support could be available for communities to prepare for and adapt to the threat of flooding.

A consultation on a proposed National Flood Resilience strategy seeks views on how to build community flood resilience and engage a broader range of delivery partners to implement more diverse flood management actions faster.

Red squirrels could return to the entire northern coastline of Scotland’s west coast Morvern peninsula and flourish again on neighbouring Ardnamurchan following reintroduction of the species by Trees for Life.

From the Solway Firth to the Highlands, and from rural farms to urban greenspace, new funding totalling more than £1 million for eight projects will support Scotland’s next steps to increase investment in nature.

Funding for unique environmental projects designed by young people for young people has been announced by NatureScot during this year’s Green Health Week.

Scientists and volunteers are joining together for Orca Watch this May. 

The movement to build a better future for our farms and for Scottish soil is building momentum with a two-day festival lined up in Fife this summer.