Environment

The Highlands & Islands Climate Hub are inviting expressions of interest from its members to support community spaces transition to becoming environmentally friendly.

They are offering its members who operate community spaces, support to implement sustainable practices and be part of a network of organisations committed to creating climate conscious communities across the region. 

Scottish Water has completed construction on a pioneering new type of hydro energy generation scheme at a reservoir in East Lothian, believed to be the first of its kind in Europe.

A ban on the use of snares in Scotland, to improve animal welfare and promote humane wildlife management, is coming into force.

The ban was introduced through the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 and will come into force on Monday 25 November.

FAS Conference 2025 - Farming for the Future

Join the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) for an interactive industry conference with a focus on future-proofing your land and your people.

With the impending storm season approaching, Scottish Forestry have highlighted its guidance about managing storm damaged trees to owners of small woodlands.

Teachers and pupils across Scotland are being invited to join a national journey of nature discovery, as an exciting new digital support for learning outdoors is announced.

If you are seeking to get a job in land-based sectors, then the Lantra Scotland website is an invaluable source of information and support.

Grangemouth’s industrial workforce and community are being asked to contribute their views on the future of the area.

A draft plan was published last week as part of work to support a just transition to net zero and support the growth of the area towards a decarbonised economy.

The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator, published by NatureScot today, examines the long-term trend for butterflies since 1979. The scientific report finds that, from 1979 to 2023, there has been an overall 35 percent increase across the 20 species analysed.

Generalist butterfly species, which use a range of habitats, have increased by half, while populations of specialist species, which are limited to specific habitats like heathland, remain stable.

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