“When we erode biodiversity, we favour species that are more likely to be zoonotic hosts, increasing our risk of spillover events.”
Wildlife Diversity Key to Limiting Future Pandemics
Simbister Farm, Thurso: Improving Sustainability & Biodiversity
Planting nearly 24,000 metres of hedgerows alongside a range of agri-environment areas on their farm, the Sutherland family has dramatically improved the sustainability and biodiversity of Simbister.
Housing Development Gets Go Ahead in Greenfield, St Andrews
A development of 16 houses is to go ahead in Toab, twice the recommended density for the area.
Scotland’s Strong Crofting Tradition
““Crofting is a way of life. Once it goes, there is no going back.”
The ‘Conservation Hierarchy’ : Supporting Nature
“Empowering everyone – individuals, organisations and governments – to build a world in which nature and people can thrive together”
Many Public Bodies Lack Awareness About Biodiversity Compliance
All public bodies in Scotland have a ‘biodiversity duty’.
Low Reporting on Biodiversity by Public Bodies
‘ more than half of public bodies haven’t completed biodiversity reports….“
Recording Happy Valley
This Saturday, 19th August, volunteers will be recording the flora and fauna found there in what is being called ” A Bio Blitz” of Happy Valley.
