Scotland's countryside charity. Current campaigns on Green Belts, National Parks, Circular Economy. APRS - Action to Protect Rural Scotland.
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Today members of @ScotParl will debate the topic of Invasive Non-Native Species in Scotland, taking reference from LINK's report which was published this May.
Read the report:
scotlink.org/publication/inn…
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Plastic causes climate-wrecking emissions, environmental damage and harms on our health.
@scotgov needs to make good on its promise to tackle the plastics crisis.
'Solutions must address the root cause of the crisis'
Plastics crisis action 'insufficient' as Swinney told to back global treaty
heraldscotland.com/news/2468…
Exclusive by @_RebeccaMcCurdy
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'Solutions must address the root cause of the crisis'
Plastics crisis action 'insufficient' as Swinney told to back global treaty
heraldscotland.com/news/2468…
Exclusive by @_RebeccaMcCurdy
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Helping nature recover will support our health and wellbeing, make Scotland more resilient to climate change, and protect our ability to produce food.
But nature desperately needs funding.
Sign our petition telling @scotgov to invest in nature:
scotlandlovesnature.scot/pet…
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Next week, Kat Jones will talk about circumnavigating the 11 designated Green Belts around Greater Glasgow, and how it turned into a 300km peri-urban adventure!
Book tickets now at rsgs.org/events
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Young people are learning from wild Europe and having important conversations about rewilding Scotland.🌳
We’re excited to have launched a set of free classroom resources tailored for students aged 14+. Lesson plans, presentations and more are available in both English and Gaelic, designed to take students on a journey across the recovering landscapes of mainland Europe, and encourage thinking about how a wilder Scotland could look. Read more here: bit.ly/SRAsr
👉School resources (English): bit.ly/rn-sch
👉Stòrasan Sgoile (Ghàidhlig): bit.ly/rn-sch-ga
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We're looking for three host farms to take part in our Resilient Farm Network (RFN) initiative, a five-year (2025-2029) programme to boost climate and nature-friendly farming in a way that is profitable for farmers.
For more, including a free event ▶️ - lochlomond-trossachs.org/far…
ALT A Highland cow with long horns and shaggy fur grazing in a field, with mountains and a clear sky in the background.
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It's 10 years since the carrier bag charge was introduced in Scotland!
Our incredible @mcsuk Beachwatch volunteers gathered the data to get the new law & are now showing its success - on average nearly 90% less bags on beaches!
Thanks @STVNews - Now we need to move to reuse! – at Nairn, Scotland
ALT Screenshot of Catherine on Nairn beach wearing a marine Conservation society beach clean tabard
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Tell us what you think 🔥
We want your views on the wording of a seasonal fire byelaw, which will last from 1 April to 30 September each year.
Find out more and have your say at cairngorms.co.uk/working-tog…
The deadline for responses is 16 December 2024.
ALT Image of a fire behind a yellow fire cut out.
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Coming soon our joint webinar series with
@APRScotland on Nature and Planning.
Webinar 1 on Monitoring Biodiversity 6th Nov 7-8.30pm Covers the role of planning in protecting & enhancing biodiversity & the importance of recording wildlife. @improvserv
bit.ly/3BG5sDN
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Yesterday in Perth we gathered with members for our Annual Congress, which this year looked at the important topic of countering dis- and mis-information.
Many thanks to all speakers, workshop leaders and attendees for making the day full of such important discussions!
ALT A group of people standing and waving on steps in front of a building with glass windows, with green bushes on either side.
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Coming soon our joint webinar series with @APRScotland on Nature and Planning. Webinar 1 on Monitoring Biodiversity 6th Nov 7-8.30pm Covers the role of planning in protecting & enhancing biodiversity & the importance of recording wildlife. bit.ly/3BG5sDN
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In two weeks, join Kat Jones as she talks about her journey to circumnavigate the 11 designated Green Belts around Greater Glasgow, which turned into a 300km peri-urban adventure!
Book tickets now at rsgs.org/events
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There’s only ONE WEEK left to add your voice before @scotgov's consultation on Scotland's offshore marine protected areas closes.
Here are some of the messages that have been sent so far - please consider adding yours before the 14th of October 🌊
scotlink.org/deepseas
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This new report from SEL looks at the benefits of farming in National Parks, including how farmers and land managers located in National Parks have access to additional advice, support and funding.
Today we are publishing a new report on the farming benefits of National Parks. 👩🌾
Farmers in National Parks are adopting nature-friendly farming practices to reduce carbon emissions and enhance biodiversity, and have access to additional funds in order to achieve this.
Read more: scotlink.org/farming-thrives…
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APRS Director @glasgow_kat is hitting the road!
Join her this October & November as part of the @RoyalScotGeoSoc ‘Inspiring People’ lecture series, where she'll share stories from her 300km+ trek around Glasgow's Green Belts.
Dates and Details 👉 aprs.scot/news/lecture-tour-…
ALT A woman walking through a vibrant field of tall thistles, smiling as she looks back over her shoulder. She’s dressed casually with a backpack and seems to be enjoying the natural setting, surrounded by wildflowers and greenery, with a backdrop of dense trees.
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Amazing work everyone! 👏💙🏖🌊 Thank you! 🙏
The #GreatBritishBeachClean 2024 is complete! What an incredible 10 days it's been 🙌 A massive thank you to everyone who came out to help. Your passion for protecting our beaches and ocean has been incredible. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💙
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🎦Min Leng is among the @SCOREscotland women benefiting from our Community Outreach Project: ramblers.org.uk/outreachscot
Min has gained skills, made pals, enjoyed walks & even earned First Aid & Lowland Leader qualifications: "I feel I'm empowered."
@CSH_Edinburgh #letsmovetogether
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👟We loved discussing the wonders of #walking with @MareeToddMSP at @WHALE_Arts during this Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week!
The Minister met @SCOREscotland, @CSH_Edinburgh & women supported by our Community Outreach Project. #SheCanSheWill #LetsMoveTogether @ActiveScotGov
We were delighted to welcome @MareeToddMSP Scottish Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing & Sports this morning @WHALE_Arts. A great opportunity to meet with our staff, volunteers and walking group participants. Thanks to @CSH_Edinburgh and @ramblersscot.
