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Wildlife objection to salmon farm spiked after industry lobbying
The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency withdrew an objection to proposed new salmon cages near the island of Barra after intensive lobbying.
April 3, 2024
Photos reveal wildlife toll from trawling for scampi
Campaigners have published 30 photos which they say expose the marine wildlife killed by “destructive” and “wasteful” fishing for scampi around Scotland.
December 13, 2023
Nature agency cools on wildlife protection plan
The Scottish Government’s nature agency is backing away from a plan to protect a precious wildlife site on the Ayrshire coast.
October 17, 2023
Oil spill by Shell in Nigeria polluted water and killed wildlife
A 16,000 litre oil spill by Shell last summer in Nigeria allegedly polluted drinking water, contaminated farmland and killed hundreds of birds.
May 14, 2023
More than a thousand wildlife species and habitats in poor condition
More than 1,100 of Scotland's wildlife species and natural habitats are in a "poor" condition, and dozens of the nation’s protected sites have been damaged by climate change.
October 20, 2021
Wildlife agency: beavers ‘good’ for eating and stuffing
The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency told farmers that beavers were “good to eat and could be used for taxidermy”.
December 9, 2020
Wildlife fears raised over Dumfries and Galloway pylon project
Local campaigners have raised fears that a 30-mile stretch of proposed powerline through Dumfries and Galloway will pose a risk to “vulnerable wildlife populations”.
November 23, 2020
Government leak reveals destruction of marine wildlife
Scotland has failed to meet a ten-year-old target to prevent damage to precious marine wildlife, according to a leaked Scottish Government report.
November 1, 2020
Wildlife agency under fire for ‘sickening’ beaver images
The Scottish Government’s wildlife agency is under attack for including images of dead beavers - including one displayed by children - in shooting lessons for Tayside farmers.
September 4, 2020