Environment

Trilateral fisheries negotiations between UK, EU and Norway have concluded, with the deal including increased quotas for most North Sea stocks.

Researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded more than £10k to develop a strategy for using them in animal feed.

SAC Consulting are using drone-mounted LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors to estimate above-ground carbon storage in hedges and trees.

A review of the Pennan conservation area will be put on hold to allow further consultation with residents.

The latest case in Aberdeenshire is the second to be noted in the last seven days as infections show little sign of easing.

EAGerBunch – Ellon Academy Gardeners and Ury Riverside Park SCIO have both collected further awards from Keep Scotland Beautiful.

Plans for the construction of a new active travel bridge crossing at Banff for pedestrians and cyclists have taken a massive step forward.

Ministers have declared an Avian Influenza Protection Zone at premises at Mains of Auchenbadie, Alvah.

Residents are pleading with Aberdeenshire Council to reduce Huntly's conservation area following concerns that many can’t afford to make improvements.

Ministers have declared the end of am Avian Influenza Protection Zone at Duncan Farms premises at Woodhead of Laithers to the south of Turriff.

Consultations for the 2GW Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm were held in Wick, Buckie and Fraserburgh with a new date set to take place in Banff next year.

THE public are to be asked for their views regarding plans to build biogas plants near Buckie and Elgin.

Inverurie Community Energy Society is planning to bring low cost and low carbon heat to the Garioch area by a district heating network.

Appreciative crowds seeking unusual gifts headed to the upcycling fair at the Garioch Heritage centre in Inverurie over the weekend.

The full economic and environmental potential of native livestock is being missed in the new Agriculture Bill says the Rare Breeds Survival Trust

A warning for snow on Wednesday has prompted a reminder to Aberdeenshire residents to check their local grit bins to ensure they are full for use.

A collaborative project at The Vinery in Banff has seen new bug hotels built.

Pupils from Kemnay Academy travelled to the capital as winners of the Scottish Land Commission’s MyLand.Scot ‘My Land, My Story’ campaign.

Aberdeenshire Council is to embark on a major replanting scheme to introduce more native broadleaf woodland in the aftermath of last year's storms.

Community organisations have shared in £25,000 of funding through the ABZ Propeller Fund.