Rural and Environment
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Women in the Rural Economy: Part 2
4th March 2019 by admin
As we approach International Women’s Day, this is the second post in our new series looking at the important and diverse role women play in driving and supporting Scotland’s rural economy. This piece looks at the career and experience of Fiona Matheson of the Orkney Fisheries Association. To be woman in the rural economy in Orkney is to live a life adapting to what jobs are available. It’s problem solving at every turn rather than ‘choice’ as a traditional career plan does not fit with rural life. Well paid jobs usually in government agencies, are scarce for everyone. Women still…
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Women in the Rural Economy: Part 1
1st March 2019 by admin
As we approach International Women’s Day, this is the first post in our new series looking at the important and diverse role women play in driving and supporting Scotland's rural economy. This piece looks at the career and experience of Claire Taylor, political reporter at the Scottish Farmer. I have been very lucky throughout my life and working career, that being a woman has never been a hindrance to my ambition to progress and a lot of that is down to the incredible female role models who have lined the way before me.
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This week: 01/03/19
1st March 2019 by charlottebarbour
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...
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This week: 22/2/19
22nd February 2019 by charlottebarbour
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...
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In the news: Rest of UK consults on DRS
19th February 2019 by johnfitzgerald
You may have seen in the news that a consultation has been launched on proposals for a Deposit Return Scheme across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Scottish Government has already consultated on a Deposit Return scheme. The consultation closed closed in September and the analysis is due imminently. A Scottish Government Spokesperson said: “We...
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Environmental Strategy analysis published
16th February 2019 by johnfitzgerald
By Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham In the Programme for Government, we committed to developing an Environment Strategy to help protect and enhance Scotland’s natural environment and continue our leading role in tackling global environmental challenges. I set out our plans for developing the Strategy in a discussion paper, published last summer. Thisoutlined a draft vision and...
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This week: 15/02/19
15th February 2019 by charlottebarbour
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...
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This week: 08/02
8th February 2019 by charlottebarbour
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...
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This week: 01/02/19
1st February 2019 by charlottebarbour
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.” Improvements...
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Weekly round-up: 25/01
25th January 2019 by charlottebarbour
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...
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