Scottish Wildlife Trust news
Wind farm objection in Caithness
THE Trust has objected to a proposed wind farm at Cogle Moss in Caithness. The Trust supports onshore wind as part of Scotland’s energy mix, but only where there will not be unacceptable impacts on important species and habitats. Living Landscape Policy Officer, John
McTague, said: “We believe in ‘the right development in the right place’ but this
World Forum on Natural Capital
THE second World Forum on Natural Capital will take place in Edinburgh on 23-24 November and will bring business leaders, government representatives and environmental experts from around the globe to Scotland to discuss how we can do more to protect the natural environment. The event, which is once again being
organised by the Scottish Wildlife Trust in association with a host of international partners, will be formally opened by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.
You can keep-up-to-date with developments at the website:
naturalcapitalforum.com
proposal would have significant negative impacts on important blanket bog habitat, where the peat depth is up to three metres in places. “Scotland has internationally important
peatlands, which store huge amounts of carbon, reduce flooding and support biodiversity. It is vital we begin to recognise the value of our natural capital.”
Wildcats need your help now
Homes for pollinators
THE Trust’s Ayrshire volunteers recently constructed a “bee bank” at the Oldhall Ponds reserve to benefit solitary bees and wasps in the area. For more information on how to make your garden more wildlife friendly, visit our website or take a trip to Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre to see the recently upgraded wildlife gardens.
THE Scottish Wildlife Trust is involved in a national plan to save the Scottish wildcat and needs your help. The Scottish Wildcat Action project will be setting up over 400 cameras across six wildcat priority areas in the Scottish Highlands between October and December. Volunteers are needed, particularly around the Cairngorms, for setting up and maintaining the cameras as well as sorting through images.
If you can help, please contact volunteer@
scottishwildcataction.org or visit the website to find out more
scottishwildcataction.org
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