Tag Archives: Community engagement

The Bog Squad travel to Islay to work with the Argyll & the Isles Coast & Countryside Trust

Posted on July 25, 2018 by NatureScot

The Bog Squad is a Peatland ACTION funded project managed by Butterfly Conservation Scotland that aims to help restore peatland habitats and promote their value as places where wildlife can thrive. In February the Bog Squad, including Rebecca Crawford, Peatlands … Continue reading →

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Following little terns

Posted on February 13, 2018 by NatureScot

Little terns are the second rarest seabird in the UK and Ireland and possibly the best indicator of Climate Change that there is. David Woodfall is a photographer who has been following the fortunes of this very special bird since 1978. … Continue reading →

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A Certain Buzz!

Posted on December 12, 2017 by NatureScot

You’ve got to admire community activists and social entrepreneurs who bring about change and make good things happen, and it’s a real buzz when our work gives us a chance to work alongside such folk. Andy Dorin, Forth Area Manager, … Continue reading →

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Mull Eagle Watch – community takes a thriving partnership to new success

Posted on May 18, 2017 by NatureScot

The unique partnership of Mull Eagle Watch – an eagle protection and public viewing partnership between Scottish Natural Heritage, Forestry Commission Scotland, RSPB, the Mull and Iona Community Trust, and Police Scotland – has gone from strength to strength in … Continue reading →

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Sign up for the Southern Scotland Bat Survey!

Posted on March 10, 2016 by NatureScot

In our February Species of the Month blog we featured the Brandt’s bat – a new confirmed species bat for Scotland (http://ow.ly/Zd2OH). Continuing with the batty theme, we now report on an exciting new citizen science survey of bats due … Continue reading →

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