Publications

Quick Guide to Broadleaved Tree Species Use the link above to download a printable version of the Quick Guide table to broadleaved tree species as shown below.  For more information…

Cultivations will be underway soon on the Uist machair, growing crops and managing the land for high biodiversity. This lovely video explains how and why traditional crops are grown in…

This is the second of a 2 part series podcast, which is brought to you from Argyll & Lochaber, in the west coast of Scotland. The focus of this series…

  This is the first of a 2 part series podcast, which is brought to you from Argyll & Lochaber, in the west coast of Scotland.  The focus of this…

Farming and land management can impact on wildlife species that have legal protection, including the places where they live. This practical guide outlines the implications for farmers of this protection for three of the key species. It provides information about the situations where farmers need to be aware of the law and the licensing process that allows activities to be safely carried out without risk of breaking the law.

The 40th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, rural professionals, students…

An Invasive species is usually a non-native or introduced species that adversely affects habitats and threatens biodiversity. While all species compete to survive, invasive species appear to have specific traits…

Regardless of farm size or business stage, the Scottish Farm Advisory Service can help you to increase the profitability and sustainability of your farming business through Government funding for one-to-one…

The crofting areas of the Western Isles, Caithness, Sutherland and the Orkney isles are important for the Great Yellow Bumblebee, our rarest bumblebee. This bee particularly likes red clover and…

Read Technical Note (TN721): Soil Biodiversity and Soil Health here