Biodiversity
Managing Wildfire Risk
This publication looks at risk factors for wildfires, land management options for reducing the risk of wildfire and considers different approaches for different areas and the role of controlled burning…
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Thrill of The Hill – Beyond the Hedgerow: Biodiversity Auditing in Scotland
Biodiversity auditing has become part of the Scottish Governments Whole Farm Plan and discussions around nature conservation are becoming commonplace around the farm table. In today’s episode Alex is joined…
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Thrill of the Hill – Where Waders Wander
Welcome to The Thrill of The Hill. Today we’re talking about one of Scotland’s most iconic groups of farmland birds – our waders. Species such as lapwing, curlew, redshank and…
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Thrill of the Hill – A Damming Conclusion? Part III
Welcome to The Thrill of The Hill. This is the third and final episode in our series exploring beaver reintroduction in Scotland. Across the last two episodes, we’ve looked at…
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Increasing Biodiversity to Build Resilient Farms
Encouraging biodiversity on your farm or croft isn’t just good for nature; it strengthens the habitats and species that keep your land productive and resilient. A diverse mix of plants,…
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Key Learnings And Takeaways From The Natural Capital Podcast In 2025/26
The Natural Capital podcast series explores the role of natural capital in Scottish agriculture and rural economy. Natural capital refers to the soils, water, air, plants, wildlife and ecosystems that…
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Natural Capital – South of Scotland Natural Capital Innovation Zone
In this episode of the Natural Capital podcast we are joined by Jayne Ashley, Head of Natural Capital at SOSE to talk about the South of Scotland’s Natural Capital Innovation…
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Managing the Impacts of Beavers – A Practical Guide for Farmers and Land Managers
Beavers are well established in several river catchments in Scotland and are likely to continue to spread through natural dispersal and translocation. Conflicts with land management are most likely where…
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The Oa Greenland White-Fronted Goose Landscape-Scale Conservation Partnership
Biodiversity conservation is often more effective when implemented across larger areas than a single farm. Collaboration within farmer clusters enables farmers to pool resources, share knowledge, and coordinate actions to…
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Biodiversity: Why is habitat connectivity important?
Scottish farmland supports a wide array of semi-natural habitats for wildlife, including hedgerows, water margins and woodlands. These features can also provide ecological stepping stones and corridors, enhancing habitat connectivity.…
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