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Scots being trained to shoot deer at Highland mountain reserve for woodland protection project
Wildlife
Locals of Creag Meagaidh are being trained in deer stalking as part of a NatureScot community scheme amid overgrazing of our woods and forests by deer.
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Two thirds of Scots seabird species have declined in last 20 years
Wildlife
The Seabirds Count survey is the most comprehensive study of its kind and found numbers of 14 of the 23 seabird types which regularly breed in Scotland have fallen since 2000.
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Scots wildlife park owner fears missing hand-reared stag may have been hunted down
Perthshire
Harris - who has magnificent 14-point antlers - escaped from his enclosure at the Perthshire wildlife park after an eight-foot fence was vandalised
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South Lanarkshire community groups could be eligible for £1000 in funding
Transport Scotland
Community groups who operate near the National Cycle Network can apply for a grant to help improve or enhance the spaces along local paths or to help local wildlife.
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MFI tycoon restores ancient Caledonian forest in Scots Highlands after 20 years
Environment
Conservationists have hailed the boost to ancient pinewood at Alladale Wilderness Reserve in the Highlands, owned by rewilding millionaire Paul Lister.
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Tiny robin found in cruel glue trap as SSPCA call for ban on 'inhumane' device
Wildlife
Staff at the Scottish SPCA's animal hospital had to use vegetable oil to remove the glue from the bird's feathers after it was found in Cumbernauld.
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Search continues for Harris the tame stag missing from his enclosure at Perthshire wildlife park
Perthshire News
Following someone deliberately cutting the fence at Auchingarrich Wildlife Park in Comrie last week, Harris the stag is still on the loose.
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Tame and much-loved stag from Perthshire wildlife park missing after "someone cut through fence"
Perthshire
Devastated workers at Auchingarrich Wildlife Park have been searching for Harris
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The iconic Scottish animals at risk of extinction as numbers dwindle
Wildlife
Some of the most amazing and beloved animal species found in Scotland are currently at risk of going extinct due to human activity, and here is a roundup of seven of them.
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Dumfries and Galloway Woodlands initiative offering £1,000 grants to support tree planting
Galloway News
The South of Scotland Tree Planting aims to help support the small scale planting of native trees across the region
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£2.8m transformation of Barrhead’s Levern Water now complete
Environment
A number of upgrades look set to provide benefits for people living in the community.
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Top scenic destinations in Scotland named by Which? with stunning island at number one
Tourism
A new survey carried out by consumer watchdog Which? has revealed the UK's favourite scenic destinations and a number of spectacular Scottish beauty spots are featured.
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Scottish Highlands glider pilot spots golden eagle beside him in 'spectacular' moment
Wildlife
A recreational glider was amazed to see a golden eagle passing by his left side as he flew high above the Cairngorms National Park, and was able to snap some incredible shots.
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Perthshire estate leased to Durrell conservation charity for 100 years of rewilding
Perthshire News
International wildlife extinction fighters, The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, have revealed their latest project is located in the heart of Highland Perthshire.
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Minke whale seen in Scotland for decades sets record for number of years spotted
Wildlife
A minke whale nicknamed Snowy that has been spotted off the coast of Scotland for nearly three decades has set a European record for the number of years she has been observed.
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Scotland's iconic Bass Rock gannets plummet by a third in wake of deadly bird flu
Wildlife
Researchers found a decline of tens of thousands of seabirds at the East Lothian landmark, which hosts the world's biggest Northern gannet colony.
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People flock to Dumfries and Galloway Wild Goose Festival events
Dumfries News
It was a busy weekend at the WWT Caerlaverock reserve with book signings, beginners wetland birding and an early morning dawn flight
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Edinburgh Zoo welcomes rare gecko babies for first time ever in adorable photos
Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland has revealed that Edinburgh Zoo has bred a rare species of gecko for the first time ever — and took some cute photos to celebrate.
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Threave Landscape Restoration Programme to be used in school curriculum
Galloway News
The Balance in Nature learning resources are aimed at second and third levels of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence
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Carsphairn Community Woodland encouraging people to visit special open day
Galloway News
Everyone is welcome to head along as part of Community Land Scotland’s celebrations of community ownership
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Bird flu epicentre 'shifted from Asia to Europe' as thousands of Scottish seabirds die
Wildlife
The findings by a team of international scientists come as avian influenza has wiped out nearly 10,000 Scots seabirds over the summer.
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Dumfries initiatives aimed to protect Scotland's threatened migratory birds
Dumfries News
The Much Ado About Nightjars exhibition is on at Gracefield until November 11
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Galloway prepares its bid as nominations open for Scotland's new national parks
Dumfries News
Campaign groups and communities have been invited to explain to Scottish Ministers why their bid should be the winner
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RSPB Scotland nature reserve in Kinross-shire welcomes visitors for 'spooky season'
Perthshire News
The Loch Leven site has a host of activities for families including craft sessions, minibeast hunts and a special Big Wild Hallowe’en Trail
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