“these findings highlight the vulnerability of global forest biodiversity to anthropogenic changes in land use and climate, which disproportionately threaten rare species and global tree richness.” Roberto Cazzolla Gatti
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‘The Invisible Man’
“Once again I was stuck for something to read, so I went back to the old reliables – books read decades ago from which I remember the gist of the story, but not necessarily the details. “
Keeping Town Centres Vibrant
“We want to find out how to diversify and grow high street activity, and are particularly keen to hear from businesses and members of the public on what makes a successful and thriving town centre.” Claire Baker MSP
10 New #Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 1,842 as 10 new positive PCR tests were recorded in the Health Board area.
‘None Shall Say Me Nay’
“I am BORIS/The Destroyer”
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Celebrating 5 years in publishing
Weather Forecast: Yellow Warning Wind, Some bright spells with showers.
West to northwesterly gales, with severe gales over Orkney for a time. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Ancient Trees Invaluable to Ecosystems
“Once you cut down old and ancient trees, we lose the genetic and physiological legacy that they contain forever, as well as the unique habitat for nature conservation.” Chuck Cannon
Salmon Farms to be hit by Rent Increases
As the body responsible for the leasing of Scotland’s seabed and around half the foreshore, Crown Estate Scotland currently leases around 750 sites for finish and shellfish farming.
Funding Support to Install Fire Alarms
Homeowners will not be penalised if they haven’t had the alarms installed in time but are encouraged to do so.