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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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#YCW2020 A Day in the Life – Wetlands Graduate Placement Fairlie Kirkpatrick Baird

Posted on August 31, 2020 by NatureScot

During the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020, we’ve been joining NatureScot staff working along our shorelines and watery places to gain an insight into the important and varied work they do. This month we hear from graduate placement Fairlie Kirkpatrick … Continue reading →

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