Tree planting at Beinn Eighe increases woodland by 41%

Tree planting at Beinn Eighe increases woodland by 41%

Long-term tree planting at Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve (NNR) has increased woodland by 41%, helping combat climate change and increasing the biodiversity of the area hugely. Comparing old and new aerial images, NatureScot staff calculated an increase of...
Plans to outlaw glue boards in Scotland announced

Plans to outlaw glue boards in Scotland announced

The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) undertook a review of glue traps. It concluded that there are significant animal welfare issues related to their use for rodents and non-target species such as wild birds. The government announced it would seek...