At the end of November, the Scottish Government published the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy, which runs up to 2045, alongside a delivery plan which covers the next six years. The strategy…
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A CCN statement on Scottish HPMAs
Thursday, March 16th, 2023The Coastal Communities Network (CCN) has submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). Developed and agreed upon in consultation with its members, CCN’s…
U-turn on Clyde cod protection area
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022Credit © NatureScot A conservation group has criticised the Scottish government for scaling back on the size of a seasonal protection area for cod in the Firth of Clyde. Ministers…
‘Saving Scotland’s Giant Skate’ Film
Monday, August 30th, 2021Saving Scotland’s Giant Skate: Project MediaClick the image to watch! The flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius) is a critically endangered species with numbers greatly reduced from what they once were. The…
UK promise to “halt the decline of nature”
Tuesday, May 25th, 2021The UK government has promised to “halt the decline of nature” as part of a new drive to improve the environment. More trees are to be planted, the sale of…