Tag Archives: connectivity

Snails and grasshoppers on the menu at EU wild LIFE conference

Posted on September 18, 2018 by NatureScot

Spiders, bees, grasshoppers, snails and other creepy-crawlies are top of the bill at an International nature conference taking place in Scotland this week. Wildlife specialists and project managers from across the European Union (EU) are meeting in Stirling for a … Continue reading →

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Unlocking the secrets of connectivity in our seas

Posted on May 10, 2018 by NatureScot

In partnership with Heriot-Watt University we’ve been exploring the genetic connectivity of selected horse mussel beds. The results of this work will help to inform our advice on management of Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas (MPA) network and understanding of the … Continue reading →

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