Environment
Peatlands
Peatlands have been capturing and storing carbon for thousands of years, however, when degraded these peatlands actively emit carbon. Peatland restoration provides a crucial vehicle to help Scotland tackle climate…
Read More >Thrill of the Hill – Working for Waders Part 2
Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #8 – Working for Waders Part II. In this episode we hear from returning guest, Working for Wader’s Patrick Laurie, joined this…
Read More >Farm Wildlife Walks – Southwest
For farmers and those working within the rural economy, understanding a farm’s natural capital assets and knowing how to manage them appropriately is becoming increasingly important as Scotland develops strategies…
Read More >Cross Compliance – Protecting Water Quality
Are you unsure of your obligations relating to the protection of water? Check out this video relating to Good Agricultural and Environmental Conditions 1. Related FAS Materials https://www.fas.scot/publication/an-introduction-to-cross-compliance/
Read More >Farm Woodland News (FWN38) Autumn 2022
Use the link above to download the latest Farm Woodland News. Articles in this edition include: Editorial Off-cuts Industry Update Resilience & Tree Health An Update on Carbon Markets (June…
Read More >Catchment Management: The Delliefure Burn Project
In this video we speak to Penny Lawson from the Spey Catchment Initiative and Lewis Pate from the Cairngorm National Park Authority about the Delliefure Burn Project. This project was…
Read More >Water Management on Your Farm: Catchment Based Approach
As climate conditions continue to change the sustainable management of water on farm is of great concern for many land managers around Scotland. From unprecedented wet weather to drought conditions,…
Read More >Water Management on Your Farm: Re-connection to Floodplain
As climate conditions continue to change the sustainable management of water on farm is of great concern for many land managers around Scotland. From unprecedented wet weather to drought conditions,…
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