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Moray coastlines in survey spotlight

Moray coastlines in survey spotlight

Moray coastlines in survey spotlight

03 July 2023

MANAGING the shape of the Moray coastline in the face of climate change took centre stage at a series of community consultations.


North-east woodland restoration project marks 100,000 trees planted

North-east woodland restoration project marks 100,000 trees planted

North-east woodland restoration project marks 100,000 trees planted

03 July 2023

Planting for woodland restoration on Mar Lodge Estate has been completed as work continues to restore eroded peatland.


Farming: Science of food and drink takes centre stage

Farming: Science of food and drink takes centre stage

Farming: Science of food and drink takes centre stage

02 July 2023

The RHASS Presidential Initiative team have reflected on ten brilliant case studies which have been uncovered over the last six months in Scotland.


How can we achieve a circular economy?

How can we achieve a circular economy?

How can we achieve a circular economy?

02 July 2023

People across Scotland are being asked for their views on a Bill before Holyrood and whether it really will make a difference in reducing waste.


Farming: Measuring grass and planning its use is key for Deeside Monitor Farm

Farming: Measuring grass and planning its use is key for Deeside Monitor Farm

Farming: Measuring grass and planning its use is key for Deeside Monitor Farm

02 July 2023

Measuring grass swards and using the results in a new software programme will allow Deeside Monitor Farmers Duncan and Claire Morrison to plan ahead.


Who would have thought single use plastics could inspire works of art?

Who would have thought single use plastics could inspire works of art?

Who would have thought single use plastics could inspire works of art?

01 July 2023

REMARKABLE exhibition will get you thinking about what you can do to help Earth.


Four more areas now in Significant water scarcity situation

Four more areas now in Significant water scarcity situation

Four more areas now in Significant water scarcity situation

30 June 2023

The Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Dee catchments are now at Moderate Scarcity water levels while the Black Isle is now at Significant Scarcity level.


Government U-turn over Highly Protected Marine Area plan

Government U-turn over Highly Protected Marine Area plan

Government U-turn over Highly Protected Marine Area plan

29 June 2023

The Cabinet Secretary has said proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas across 10 per cent of Scotland’s seas by 2026 will not be progressed.


New strategy will double flytipping fines

New strategy will double flytipping fines

New strategy will double flytipping fines

28 June 2023

New powers could impose a fine on the registered keeper of a vehicle from which a littering offence is committed in Scotland.


Bird flu testing carried out at Forvie

Bird flu testing carried out at Forvie

Bird flu testing carried out at Forvie

27 June 2023

Testing for avian flu has been carried out at Forvie Nature Reserve after dead sandwich terns and a number of dead black-headed gulls were found.


Joint call for Government to enable tree integration with food production in Scotland

Joint call for Government to enable tree integration with food production in Scotland

Joint call for Government to enable tree integration with food production in Scotland

27 June 2023

Woodland Trust Scotland, Soil Association Scotland and NFU Scotland have called for integrated forestry alongside food production.


Aberdeenshire groups can now apply for Just Transition funding

Aberdeenshire groups can now apply for Just Transition funding

Aberdeenshire groups can now apply for Just Transition funding

27 June 2023

A further £1.5 million is coming to north-east communities for environmentally-friendly green projects.


Nearly 800 Keith residents sign 'resite Blackhillock 2' petition

Nearly 800 Keith residents sign 'resite Blackhillock 2' petition

Nearly 800 Keith residents sign 'resite Blackhillock 2' petition

26 June 2023

A PROPOSED substation could "destroy" Keith's future development, according to a campaign spokesperson whose petition received almost 800 signatures.


Popular Bennachie parking spot closes for repairs

Popular Bennachie parking spot closes for repairs

Popular Bennachie parking spot closes for repairs

26 June 2023

The Back O'Bennachie Car Park near Oyne will be closed for five days while repair work is carried out at the site.


Extra green waste collections are binned in Aberdeenshire

Extra green waste collections are binned in Aberdeenshire

Extra green waste collections are binned in Aberdeenshire

26 June 2023

Plans to add extra green waste collections in Cruden Bay, New Pitsligo, Aberchirder, Braemar and Torphins have been halted.


New measures are set to boost agroforestry

New measures are set to boost agroforestry

New measures are set to boost agroforestry

25 June 2023

New Forestry Grants Scheme measures include making funding available for planting fruit, nut and native trees.


SSEN extends Beauly to Peterhead powerline consultation period again

SSEN extends Beauly to Peterhead powerline consultation period again

SSEN extends Beauly to Peterhead powerline consultation period again

24 June 2023

The consultation period for responses on route options for the new northern powerline has been extended until June 30.


Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

24 June 2023

Land managers will be given more powers to help control the deer population after updated rules were introduced to Parliament this week.


Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

24 June 2023

Land managers will be given more powers to help control the deer population after updated rules were introduced to Parliament this week.


Farming: Arable Scotland event returns with a focus on technological innovation

Farming: Arable Scotland event returns with a focus on technological innovation

Farming: Arable Scotland event returns with a focus on technological innovation

24 June 2023

The arable sector is welcomed back to Balruddery Farm, Dundee on July 4 for the field-based Arable Scotland event.


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