Environment

3D Buffer Zones

The current design of riparian buffer strips focuses on shrubby grass strips meant to capture or contain surface runoff. However, new research shows that based on soil type, slope, and…

SPOTLIGHT: Environment

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, George & Robert are joined by…

Integrating Trees Network & Scottish Forestry – Thinking about Agroforestry? Silvopasture & Silvoarable Systems

Thinking about agroforestry? Then ITN have the event for “ewe.” Join ITN for this two-part crash course in agroforestry! This event will give you the opportunity to hear from agroforestry…

Natural Capital – Landscape Scale Collaboration

Protecting, valuing and restoring natural capital at the landscape scale requires a joined-up effort and collaboration amongst different landowners and groups. In this episode we are joined by Ross MacLeod…

Grassland Management and Water Quality

The quality of Scotland’s water is renowned worldwide. It is some of the safest drinking water in the world, critical in the marketing of high-quality agricultural products and ensuring thriving…

Land Management for Saltmarshes

Saltmarshes in Scotland Saltmarshes by definition are coastal wetlands which flood and drain again with saline sea water. The amount of flooding is therefore dependent on the tides. The ground…

Land Management for Red Billed Choughs

What are Choughs? The red billed chough (Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax) is a member of the crow family found in rocky places, particularly sea cliffs along the West Coast. They are shiny…

Land Management for Machair

Machair is fertile low-lying grassland dominated by grasses and herbs. It is unique to the north-west of Scotland and Ireland and is one of Europe’s rarest habitats. Found along the…

Culteuchar Grazing for Profit and Biodiversity

Join us at Forgandenny Village Hall, near Perth, on Tues 10th October at 10am for a farm tour of Culteuchar to discuss all things pasture with Pasture Pod legend Michael…

Argyll Small Woods Cooperative – Designing and Managing Woods for Shelter

This event is funded by the Woodland Trust The event will cover the following topics: • The theory of shelter – how wind and trees interact • Warming up the…

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