Blog by Alistair Whyte Scotland is a fantastic place for nature, and plants are a huge part of what’s special about it. From the arctic-alpine wildflowers of our highest summits, to the vibrant, flower-studded machair of the Hebrides, or the Atlantic rainforests of the west coast dripping with lichens, the diversity of our plant … [continue reading]
Opinion editorial: It’s time to fight for Scotland’s Nature
Scottish Environment LINK, a coalition of Scotland’s leading environmental charities has today launched an urgent campaign, “Fight for Scotland’s Nature”, for Scotland to have its own environment act. Scotland may be small, but our natural environment is mighty and of global importance. From the iconic Scots pine of the Caledonian Forest, home to rare species … [continue reading]
Scottish Environmental Charities Launch Urgent Bid for an Environment Act for Scotland
Scottish Environment LINK, a coalition of Scotland’s leading environmental charities will today launch an urgent campaign, “Fight for Scotland’s Nature” at the Scottish Parliament. Together they will call for Scotland to have its own environment act. Fears sparked by Brexit as well as mounting evidence of the global ecological crisis also heavily impacting Scotland has … [continue reading]
Letter to Environment Cabinet Secretary: 35 Environmental Charities call for a Scottish Environment Act
On 13 November, 35 of Scotland’s leading environmental charities wrote to Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform urging her to commit to a Scottish Environment Act. The full letter, also available here, follows.
Our breath-taking landscapes contain globally important habitats. We are working together with members of @ScotLINK to #FightforScotlandsNature https://t.co/tlxnjl3QUH
Yes, @ScotLINK - vitally important to pay close attention to our domestic affairs. #Brexit debate should not distract us from stating clearly what we need to do now. We must continue the #FightForScotlandsNature joining the dots and ending the silos with our #goodfoodnationplans
We need action to protect our environment. Alongside members of @ScotLINK we are working to #FightForScotlandsNature Read more in the Scotsman https://t.co/usuCsxEoRO