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Aberdeen University input helps new guide to promote biodiversity in agriculture

Aberdeen University input helps new guide to promote biodiversity in agriculture

Aberdeen University input helps new guide to promote biodiversity in agriculture

04 July 2023

Researchers at Aberdeen University have played a key role in the development of a new handbook that aims to increase biodiversity in agriculture.


Moray coastlines in consultation spotlight

Moray coastlines in consultation spotlight

Moray coastlines in consultation 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.


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.


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.


Strange coincidence found after 25-year-old message in a bottle mystery was solved

Strange coincidence found after 25-year-old message in a bottle mystery was solved

Strange coincidence found after 25-year-old message in a bottle mystery was solved

29 June 2023

A 25-year-old message in a bottle found on the far north coast could help teach a new generation of children about the dangers of plastic pollution.


North politicians respond to halted Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) plans

North politicians respond to halted Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) plans

North politicians respond to halted Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) plans

29 June 2023

North politicians, MP Jamie Stone and MSP Maree Todd have responded to the Scottish Government’s decision to drop the controversial plan.


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.


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.


'Not in the right place' – Moray substation plan drives 800 residents to sign petition

'Not in the right place' – Moray substation plan drives 800 residents to sign petition

'Not in the right place' – Moray substation plan drives 800 residents to sign petition

26 June 2023

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


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.


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.


Water scarcity situation worsens in Scotland despite a week of thunderstorms

Water scarcity situation worsens in Scotland despite a week of thunderstorms

Water scarcity situation worsens in Scotland despite a week of thunderstorms

23 June 2023

The Conon river area in the Highlands is the latest to be escalated to Moderate Scarcity by SEPA.


Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

22 June 2023

A herbicide previously used to control bracken on farms in Scotland, will not be authorised for use this season because of the risks it poses.


Moray coastal communities to be consulted on changes to coastline

Moray coastal communities to be consulted on changes to coastline

Moray coastal communities to be consulted on changes to coastline

21 June 2023

COASTAL communities across Moray are being invited to have their say on the possible future shape of the coastline.


Council urged to aid efforts to rewild Buckie 'bird lane' path

Council urged to aid efforts to rewild Buckie 'bird lane' path

Council urged to aid efforts to rewild Buckie 'bird lane' path

18 June 2023

MORAY Council are being urged to stick to their climate emergency plans and help efforts to rewild a section of a popular Buckie path.


Dunes Trust to lead summer stroll

Dunes Trust to lead summer stroll

Dunes Trust to lead summer stroll

18 June 2023

The Summer Solstice Sunset Stroll on Tuesday, June 20 is part of the Moray Walking and Outdoors Festival.


North and north-east warned to brace for significant water scarcity

North and north-east warned to brace for significant water scarcity

North and north-east warned to brace for significant water scarcity

16 June 2023

SEPA says water availability is deteriorating fast and may look to restrict water abstracting licences in some areas.


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