Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) have launched a consultation to gather people's views on the creation of additional Special Protection Areas (SPAs) to protect the golden eagle in Scotland.
Conservation Management
Inquiry into future support for agriculture in Scotland
Back in June 2009, Richard Lochhead MSP announced an independent inquiry to look at how agriculture can be supported in Scotland in the future.
£2m project to conserve machair
An RSPB application to the European LIFE+ fund has secured funding for a project to work with crofters and farmers to protect the machair grasslands on the west coast of Scotland.
SNH considers land sales
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is considering selling or transferring some of the land it currently manages on behalf of the nation.
Harris supports national park plan
A vote amongst Harris residents has shown support for a plan to turn the island into Scotland's third national park.
