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NatureScot
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Marine protection: The Scottish species in decline
Dozens of Scotland’s marine and coastal species are critically endangered or in decline due to industrial fishing, climate change, pollution and other pressures.
Controversial ‘seal scarer’ filmed at fish farm supplying salmon to celebrity chefs and Selfridges
A controversial new ‘seal scarer’ device was covertly filmed at a fish farm supplying salmon to celebrity chefs and Selfridges, despite concerns it could be harmful to protected species such as dolphins and whales.
Animal welfare: A review of The Ferret’s coverage in 2023
A review of The Ferret’s coverage of animal welfare issues this in 2023.
Forest agency ‘massacre’ up to 2,000 baby red squirrels
Scotland’s forestry agency has been accused of “indiscriminate massacre” after it admitted it could have killed nearly 2,000 baby red squirrels.
Oil investor to cash in on government tree planting plan
A partner in a government scheme to tackle climate change by planting trees has shares in oil firms inlcuding Shell and BP.
Forestry agency delays beaver plan opposed by landowners
A plan to reintroduce beavers in northern Scotland has been postponed following opposition from landowners, aided by the local SNP politician, Kate Forbes.
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.
Scottish Government funding for environment agency slashed
The body tasked with protecting Scotland’s environment (Sepa) has had its funding slashed by more than a quarter in real terms since 2010.
Force public bodies to ditch access fees for running events, ministers urged
Ministers must force public bodies to ditch land access restrictions and fees as high as £700, say running events organisers.
