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We may have lost red squirrel nests, says forestry agency
The Scottish Government’s forestry agency has admitted that red squirrel nests may be “lost” when it cuts down trees.
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission opposes unlicensed greyhound track
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) has backed the closure of an unlicensed greyhound racing track in Scotland.
Adverts attacking salmon farming ‘censored’
Five local newspapers in Scotland have refused to publish an advert backed by 26 environmental and community groups criticising the salmon farming industry.
Forestry and Land Scotland criticised for allowing fox hunts into public forests
Animal welfare groups have condemned Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) for continuing to allow fox hunts into public forests which are home to protected species such as otters, wildcats and badgers.
Fish farm pesticide ‘risk’ for swimmers, says industry report
Wild swimmers face “a risk” to their health from a toxic pesticide used by salmon farming companies, says a report for the industry.
Fox hunt accused of “complete ignorance” over public mood to end hunting
An animal welfare group has accused a fox hunt of showing “complete ignorance” of the mood in Scotland to end fox hunting.
Inspections at fish slaughterhouses now mandatory
Scottish salmon firms slaughtering fish be monitored by Government agency.
Goat trophy hunting continues years after Scottish Government review vow
Scottish sporting estates are charging clients up to £1,000 to shoot wild goats years after public outrage over the practice prompted the Scottish Government to review shooting laws.
Snare traps killing and injuring pets and protected species, claims report
Seven snares were reported by the banks of the Highlands' River Conon alongside a ‘stink pit’ which contained the dead bodies of a lamb, a fox and two roe deer.
