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NatureScot calls for new beaver release sites as populations grow

Land managers, communities and environmental organisations are being invited to express interest in hosting wild beaver populations.

National Trust of Scotland president Jackie Bird invites members to AGM in Inverness

Conservation charity will be outlining its huge range of projects to protect nature, beauty and heritage

Hectic weekend for Aviemore fire-fighters at Morlich, Alvie and beyond as wildfires start up

Series of call-outs as wildfire warnings continue to be ignored

£1.2m boost for rare species work in the Cairngorms

Vital preservation on ants, capercaillie included in grant funding

Cash available for Highland nature restoration, says council

Biodiversity will benefit across Badenoch, Strathspey and beyond

Readers’ fury at ‘industrialisation’ of ‘precious’ Highland landscape sees calls for ‘halt’ to new renewable projects

Dozens lash out at ‘big energy’ and Scottish Government ‘riding roughshod over our environment and our local democracy.’

Wild campers still using naked flames at Badenoch and Strathspey beauty spots

Local brigades urging more restraint after more camp fires found

Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

A flood alert has been issued by SEPA today, with the Highlands and Moray at risk due to localised heavy rain.

Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

The Met Office has issued a new alert for thunderstorms which could hit the Highlands and Moray today and tomorrow.

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

Non appearance aggravated tensions as campaigners demand Planning Inquiry Commission into projects.

WARNING: ‘Very high risk’ of wildfires in the Highlands and Moray as temperatures soar to 25C

Members of the public are being warned that much of the Highlands and Moray will be at “very high risk” of wildfires over the next few days.

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

A packed and passionate Inverness meeting was told ‘no financial compensation can ever replace what we stand to lose.’

First Minister says ‘colossal’ wildfire damage at Dava was ‘terrifying’ during Moray visit

First Minister John Swinney has been visiting tree nursery near Elgin

In the zone: latest heat map for Badenoch and Strathspey

‘It’s not a heatwave’ says local weather guru but estates on high alert

Last night’s shock reminder of wildfire threat in Strathspey

Cairngorms National Park ranger raises alarm near Carrbridge

Kingussie pupils set to show Scotland the way with re-packaging project

They’ve done their homework and will start recycling next month

Not so Glorious Twelfth as Badenoch estates see shooting cancelled

‘Range of problems have left many estates with insufficient numbers’ says BASC

Environment

NatureScot calls for new beaver release sites as populations grow

National Trust of Scotland president Jackie Bird invites members to AGM in Inverness

National Trust of Scotland president Jackie Bird invites members to AGM in Inverness

Hectic weekend for Aviemore fire-fighters at Morlich, Alvie and beyond as wildfires start up

Hectic weekend for Aviemore fire-fighters at Morlich, Alvie and beyond as wildfires start up

£1.2m boost for rare species work in the Cairngorms

£1.2m boost for rare species work in the Cairngorms

Cash available for Highland nature restoration, says council

Cash available for Highland nature restoration, says council

Readers’ fury at ‘industrialisation’ of ‘precious’ Highland landscape sees calls for ‘halt’ to new renewable projects

Readers’ fury at ‘industrialisation’ of ‘precious’ Highland landscape sees calls for ‘halt’ to new renewable projects

Wild campers still using naked flames at Badenoch and Strathspey beauty spots

Wild campers still using naked flames at Badenoch and Strathspey beauty spots

Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

Localised heavy rain forecasts spark flood alert

Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

Yellow weather warning issued as thunderstorm could cause disruption in the region

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

‘Shocking’ no-show of Scottish and UK governments ministers at Inverness renewables convention

WARNING: ‘Very high risk’ of wildfires in the Highlands and Moray as temperatures soar to 25C

WARNING: ‘Very high risk’ of wildfires in the Highlands and Moray as temperatures soar to 25C

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

Highland community councils persuade 11 MPs and MSPs to take renewables fight to Holyrood and Westminster

First Minister says ‘colossal’ wildfire damage at Dava was ‘terrifying’ during Moray visit

First Minister says ‘colossal’ wildfire damage at Dava was ‘terrifying’ during Moray visit

In the zone: latest heat map for Badenoch and Strathspey

In the zone: latest heat map for Badenoch and Strathspey

Last night’s shock reminder of wildfire threat in Strathspey

Last night’s shock reminder of wildfire threat in Strathspey

Kingussie pupils set to show Scotland the way with re-packaging project

Kingussie pupils set to show Scotland the way with re-packaging project

Not so Glorious Twelfth as Badenoch estates see shooting cancelled

Not so Glorious Twelfth as Badenoch estates see shooting cancelled

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