The Scottish Biodiversity Strategy aims to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and reverse it by 2045. Planning for nature is already built into the National Planning Framework, although ways of measuring improvements have not yet been introduced. As part of the Scottish Government's biodiversity commitment the use of
It's early days yet for this place and spring, although everything has greened up a little. The curlews and oyster catchers have arrived and the small birds are busy and vocal. There's been an increase of badger activity too which is not unusual, although new latrine
A busy couple of weeks training. First, two days of excellent training from Peatland Action at Eskdalemuir Community Hub in Dumfries and Galloway. Honestly one of the most useful courses I've been on (also free!) with excellent presentations about the different methodology, what has worked where and why
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