Category Archives: fresh water pearl mussel

Extreme Weather Requires a Restoration Period

Posted on October 21, 2022 by NatureScot

Cast your mind back to the summer full of alerts for extreme heat, water scarcity and wildfire risk we all experienced this year. As the climate warms, we are seeing an increase in wildfires not just in Scotland but across … Continue reading →

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Endangered Species Day – freshwater pearl mussels

Posted on May 21, 2021 by NatureScot

Each year Endangered Species Day shines a light on some of our most threatened species. Here Orla Hilton from NatureScot’s South Highland team takes a look at the critically endangered freshwater pearl mussel and what can be done to help … Continue reading →

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Mussels left high and dry in drought?

Posted on March 4, 2021 by NatureScot

A new report published by NatureScot has found evidence that a drought in 2018 had a detrimental impact on freshwater pearl mussel populations in several Scottish rivers. In today’s blog, river restoration graduate placement Orla Hilton takes a closer look … Continue reading →

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Helping rivers to do what they can do…

Posted on February 10, 2017 by NatureScot

Rivers provide us with many, many services. They help drain the land by carrying rain water to the sea.  They help our well being by providing us with a playground for sports ranging from fishing to canoeing to our many … Continue reading →

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