“While the aim is, first and foremost, to help secure the future of this species, the initiative also has importance for tropical limestone forest biodiversity more generally. “
Securing the Future of Critically Endangered Delacour’s Langur
Noise Pollution and the Protection of Wildlife
New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that man-made noise changes the signals of animals, hampering their communication with each other.
Recent Bird Sightings in Stronsay
“There was a typical mixture of unusual species in late Autumn, spread across most areas of the island, but with bird-watching somewhat curtailed this year there are bound to have been several we did not see or hear of. “
It Doesn’t Have To Be Big…..To Be A Garden…
” I was walking up the main street in Stromness, when I saw this….”
Beavers v Wolves: Rewilding Wetlands
A recent study by researchers in the USA has looked at how the interaction between beavers and wolves in the wetland habitat affects that ecosystem.
“It all depends on what we do next”- The Implications of Habitat Loss
Mammals, birds and amphibians worldwide have lost on average 18% of their natural habitat range as a result of changes in land use and climate change.
Funding to Support Outdoor Education
“The value of outdoor learning cannot be underestimated – so it is critical that we ensure the survival of our outdoor centres.” Tim Frew
Farmed Salmon: A Growth Industry Outpacing Planning
Farmed salmon is Scotland’s number 1 food export and according to the industry, directly employs 12,000 workers
Banning the use of Forever Chemicals
Forever Chemicals, or PFAS are a group of over 4,700 industrial chemicals, widely, and often unnecessarily, used in a variety of everyday products.
Volunteers Transforming Arcadia Park
Arcadia Park is located opposite the new Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall and the space is being transformed.
