Tag Archives: Norway

Tackling rhododendron together

In our latest blog we explore how lessons learned from Scotland’s rainforest helped to avert a serious threat from invasive rhododendron in Norway. Scotland’s west coast is home to temperate rainforest habitat, which is scarcer than tropical rainforest and hosts … Continue reading

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Living with top carnivores

Scotland and Norway share many cultural elements including ‘loan words’ incorporated in our language and place names. Our natural heritage also faces similar challenges and opportunities. Lynne Clark reflects on her study tour in Central Norway. One of the most … Continue reading

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Norwegian wood

Question: What does Norway have in common with Scotland?  Answer: Much more than those of us attending a talk by Scots-born ecologist, Duncan Halley, expected. Duncan lives and works in Norway for the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA). He … Continue reading

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