charlottebarbour
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This week: 01/03/19
1st March 2019
Beavers given protected status The Eurasian or European beaver will be added to the list of European Protected Species of Animals, protected under Scottish law. This means that from 1 May 2019 shooting will only be allowed under licence, which will be managed by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). All licenses will be issued in accordance…
This week: 22/2/19
22nd February 2019
Scotland’s International Marine Conference Scotland is leading the way in tackling marine litter, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told international delegates attending Scotland’s International Marine Conference in Glasgow this week. The First Minister announced a £175,200 campaign promoting the use of re-usable sanitary products to reduce the more than 100 billion pieces of sanitary waste disposed…
This week: 15/02/19
15th February 2019
Biodiversity Challenge Fund Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham announces a £2 million Biodiversity Challenge Fund. Funding will be used to create new habitats, and improve existing ones, safeguarding our native species and encouraging more access to nature. Read more Rural Economy Action Group A new group tasked with bringing the rural economy to the forefront of…
This week: 08/02
8th February 2019
Forestry strategy Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing announced Scotland’s Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 which will secure the long-term success and sustainability of Scotland’s forestry sector. We have a new 50-year vision for forestry in Scotland, aimed at having more forests and woodlands, sustainably managed and better integrated with other land uses to provide a more resilient…
This week: 01/02/19
1st February 2019
Single use cups Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Secretary Roseanna Cunningham was delighted to help launch Glasgow’s cup depository this week. “With up to 500 million single-use cups being used in Scotland every year, we all need to do our bit to make sure they don’t end up littering our streets and our seas.” …
Weekly round-up: 25/01
25th January 2019
Animal licensing Responses published to our consultation on licensing for dogs, cats and rabbits. So many of you got in touch to give us your views on our proposals to improve the welfare of Scotland’s pets, and lessen the burden on regulators. Read more Arctic Frontiers Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon attended the Arctic Frontiers…
Chieftain o’ the pudding-race
24th January 2019
Crispy or fried, as a burger or in a pastry, haggis can take as many different forms as its homeland’s weather. To help you celebrate this Burns Night, Scotland’s national chef Gary Maclean has shared some of his favourite ways to cook one of Scotland’s most famous exports. Crispy fried haggis with red onion chutney,…
Weekly round-up: 18/01/19
18th January 2019
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing met with NFUS to reiterate his ‘absolute commitment’ to maintain LFASS funding at least at 80% in 2020 and to explore ways to potentially maintain the real level of support at c.100% for the next 2 scheme years. Fergus Ewing and Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon met DEFRA reps…
Weekly round-up: 11/01/19
11th January 2019
Addressing animal welfare issues this week at Parliament, Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon announced that CCTV will now become a legal requirement in slaughterhouses across Scotland. Read more Hill farmers and crofters in Scotland’s most remote areas will continue to receive assistance under the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS)…
Don’t let Puppy Farmers ruin your Christmas
20th December 2018
Sheila Voas, Chief Veterinary Officer for Scotland The picture-perfect Christmas morning for many families across the country includes a very cute and cuddly puppy with a big red bow joyfully appearing like magic as a gift for the littles ones, and to mark the arrival of the family’s first pet. Unfortunately, in recent years, that…