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Green Health Week Nature Funding for Young People

WebIt also aims to help reduce levels of eco-anxiety in young people. Individuals can apply for funding of between £500 to £2,000, while teams can apply for £1,000 to …

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More people spending time outdoors. New survey reveals …

WebLockdown in Scotland saw an increase in the number of people visiting the outdoors to enjoy nature and stay healthy, according to a report by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).

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NatureScot Newsroom

WebFunding for unique environmental projects designed by young people for young people has been announced by NatureScot during this year’s Green Health Week.

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An ambitious plan for nature

WebName. NatureScot Media. Telephone. 0131 316 2655. Email. [email protected]. NatureScot is Scotland's nature agency. We work to enhance our …

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Launch of new SNH Protected Nature Sites web tool

WebThe ‘Protected Nature Sites’ interactive database was launched by SNH last week (29 October). It is a powerful new way of accessing and viewing this wealth of information on …

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Green fund distributes £3m to enhance Scotland’s coasts and seas

WebPublic sector funding has supported the programme initially: to date, SMEEF has distributed almost £3 million of public sector money to help transform the health of …

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It’s not too late to reverse biodiversity decline by 2030, UK’s five

WebFive UK statutory nature agencies call on all parts of society for greater action and investment in nature now. Report recommends businesses, organisations, …

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£1.9 billion boost from walking and cycling

WebUsers of Scotland’s National Walking and Cycling Network (NWCN) spent £1.9 billion in the local economy in 2019. A new report from NatureScot, Sustrans and …

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Report finds Scottish raven population healthy

WebAll wild birds are protected under law.The estimated breeding population of ravens in Scotland is between 12,512 and 18,768. Under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as …

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Report finds SNH nature reserves generate £28m in benefits

WebThe report – the first of its kind produced by a public body in Scotland – measures the value of the natural capital of the 56,000ha of land owned and managed by SNH, which is …

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£600,000 for green health in Dundee, North Ayrshire and Highland

WebNotes to editors. Green Health Partnerships are helping to make more use of Scotland’s outdoors as Our Natural Health Service. Our Natural Health Service is a …

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NatureScot Newsroom

WebProjects share £7.8m to restore at-risk habitats and species. 04 April, 2024. Fourteen projects across Scotland are to receive a share of £7.8m from the Scottish Government’s …

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CEO’s 1300-mile epic cycle concludes in Inverness

WebFrancesca Osowska, CEO of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), today completed an epic 1300-mile cycle journey around Scotland, inspiring staff and the public to get active in …

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UK scientific first for ancient Caledonian pine forest

WebThe uniqueness of Beinn Eighe’s ancient Caledonian pine forest has been recognised with the establishment of the National Nature Reserve (NNR) as the UK’s first area …

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New wild land map published to support national planning …

WebThe map was produced by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to identify the most extensive areas of the highest wildness in Scotland that are considered nationally important. It was …

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Ambitious green finance initiative launched: £500,000 initially

WebA ground-breaking initiative has been launched today by Scotland’s Minister for Environment and Land Reform, Mairi McAllan, to transform the health of Scotland’s …

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COP26: NatureScot's spokespeople and filming locations

WebTo assist broadcast news teams with COP26 preparations, NatureScot, Scotland's nature agency is providing the following list of expert spokespeople for key …

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Scotland’s top 10 winter birds: where and when to see them

WebRobin – an iconic and much-loved winter bird, you’ll find them in your back garden or local park, all year round. You may see rivals chasing each other round the …

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Peatland restoration in Scotland increases by 25% over last year

WebNotes to editors. To date, the estimated total peatland restoration delivered by the Peatland ACTION programme since 2012 is over 42,000 ha. NatureScot Peatland ACTION spent …

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