Protecting and restoring the natural beauty of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland through nature regeneration projects.
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Sharing an end-of-grant summary of the Morvern Baseline Survey - more here: hief.scot/grants/caolas-morv…
Fascinating SMEEF-funded research project at @SAMSoceannews: trialling a new method to locate ‘ghost fishing’ gear in Scottish seas, reducing risks to marine mammals & habitats.
sams.ac.uk/news/sams-news-gh…
#marineconservation #marineresearch
Following on from the success of Bute Community Forest’s Crowdfunding campaign that HIEF match-funded (see here), we are delighted to offer two similar opportunities for community-led projects in 2025.
For more information visit our website here:
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Sharing a summary of the GRAB BMLP Project - tackling marine litter through education and clean ups.
More here: hief.scot/grants/the-grab-tr…
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
. @sctogov 's offshore #MPA consultation closes next week & most Scots want to see bottom-towed fishing banned in all of our MPAs.
Read more about the @SurvationRX poll & need for marine recovery 👉 bit.ly/ScotMPApoll
#BringBacktheFish
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
Spoilt rotten by @HighlandsIslan1, @NatureTrustEU & the weather last week as we went behind-the-scenes at some of #Scotland's most incredible community-led environment projects including @ASRainforest, @seawilding & Friends of Loch Hourn. People-power & collaboration work ✊🏼💚
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
With the season starting to shift and the stormy weather picking up again, it's likely that injured or tired seabirds may get stranded along the shore.
Head to our website for advice on what to do if you find a seabird that might need help:
seabird.org/wildlife/injured…
📷©️S Davies
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
Scotland's deep seas play a crucial role in regulating our climate and supporting marine life.
But for 10 years these important areas of our seas have been lying unprotected from the most damaging industries.
Tell @scotgov to protect our deep seas now:
scotlink.org/deepseas
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
Scotland's vital inshore seabed habitats need safeguarding- for sustainable & low impact fishers, marine life, our climate, and all of us who rely on healthy seas 🌊
Join over 13258 people calling for action 👉 bit.ly/inshorelimit
#InshoreLimit #BringBacktheFish @scotgov
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
Our @scotgov 10-year delay in protecting the Small Isles MPA is allowing irreversible damage to fragile marine habitats. Scallop dredging continues to devastate the seabed around the Isle of Rùm, with grave consequences for the ecosystem and local communities. Scottish Ministers continue to fail to deliver their promises - Scotland’s seas and its people deserve better.
Watch the @BBCScotlandNews coverage:
#DecadeofDelay #IsleofRum #MPAs #MarineProtectedAreas
In amongst the news of climate target failures and nature funding cuts, it's important to share stories of hope that prove we have the capacity to change our relationship with the natural environment. So here are three 'Stories for Change' for this years #ScotClimateWeek
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
Volunteering opportunity with @AffricHighlands 👉 Get some hands-on rewilding experience and learn how to survey black grouse. For more info, please email ✉️ [email protected] #Rewilding #Volunteer
This autumn, we're launching training sessions for next year's black grouse survey season, in partnership with @RSPBScotland and @ForestryLS. We're keen to hear from local volunteers and landowners who would like to be part of the effort to monitor these magnificent birds.
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
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NEW: High court blocks Cumbria coal mine!
Approval for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years has been deemed unlawful after a legal challenge by @friends_earth and @slacctt.
Great news to start the Global Day of Action to #EndFossilFuels!
ALT A banner on the side of Westminster bridge in London reading "#EndFossilFuels. Fast. Fair. Forever."
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
Discover the secrets of Invertromie Graveyard @RSPBScotland's Insh Marshes nature reserve and learn about dry-stone walling as part of this year's Badenoch Heritage Festival. Tuesday, 27th of September between 10 am – 3:45 pm. Find out more: bit.ly/invertromie-graveyard…
ALT People wearing gardening gloves use spades and brushes to uncover ancient burial stones, cutting away the grass from around their edges. Photo by Chiara Alagia.
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
Scotland's Marine Protected Areas: A Treasure Trove
Scotland's seas are home to a wealth of underwater treasures. 37% of Scotland's coastline were designated as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in 2014, when MPAs are given protection our research shows that it works, but most MPAs still lack the protection they need.
With a decade already lost, we're calling on @Scotgov to take immediate action to safeguard the future of our marine environment. By expanding the network of MPAs, we can protect vital habitats, support sustainable fisheries, and preserve Scotland's unique marine heritage.
#DecadeofDelay #MarineProtectedAreas
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
🌿 Try something new & experience the magic of Argyll’s Rainforest with free activities!
📅 14 Sept at Argyll Beaver Centre
📅 15 Sept at Glenan Wood
Guided walks, forest bathing, biofluorescence, woodworking, music & more!
🔗 bit.ly/3WZBaD1
ALT Biofluorescent river and firns, credit: Nikki Brown
ALT Looking at bryophytes, credit: John McPhearson
ALT Guided rainforest walk, credit: Argyll Wildlife Organisation
ALT Polypody fern with spores fluorescing credit: Ian Dow
One month to apply for funding - deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is Monday the 14th October at 9am.
Find the form, and more information, on our website here:
hief.scot/grants/
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
This is what happens when amazing people join forces to save nature together🌿
Learn more about what we've achieved here: fauna-flora.org/impact in our 2023 impact report!
youtu.be/J8zR1ci8EL0?feature…
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation retweeted
🌿 Some amazing photos from our biofluoresence rainforest walk at Glenan Woods with @revealnatureuk
Don't miss out—there are still a few spaces left for our 14 Sept event in Tarbert!
🔗 Book Now: bit.ly/3Xx5gyZ
#ScotlandsRainforest @ASRainforest
📷Ian Dow / ACT
ALT Grass
ALT Polypody fern with spores fluorescing
ALT Polypody fern with spores fluorescing
ALT Sphagnum moss