Drivers warned due to rise in deer on Tayside and Fife roads
Motorists have been warned to be vigilant about deer on the roads following a rise in collisions, particularly in Tayside and Fife.
Scottish Natural Heritage
And then there were three: Final osprey chick of 2019 hatches at Loch of the Lowes
The third and final osprey chick of 2019 at Loch of the Lowes reserve has emerged from its egg.
Perthshire moor fire reported to Scottish Natural Heritage
Scotland's countryside watchdog has been urged to investigate a late season moorlands blaze in rural Perthshire.
Reform licences for killing of protected animals – Scottish Greens
Licences for the killing of protected animals lack transparency and should be reformed, the Scottish Greens have said.
Close encounter with seals at Tentsmuir Point prompts warning
A photograph of two people walking just feet away from seals at Tentsmuir Point has prompted a warning to the public to keep their distance.
New guidance on protected status
On May 1, the Eurasian beaver population in Scotland will receive protection under Scots law as a European protected species.
Scottish Government to give beavers protected status, outlawing their shooting without a licence
The Scottish Government has agreed to give beavers protected status, The Courier can reveal.
Help needed in Perthshire battle against American mink
A wildlife watchdog wants to drive meddlesome mink from the Perthshire countryside.
Farmers call for better wildlife management
Beavers, badgers and buzzards surpassed even Brexit as a bugbear for the Scottish farming industry at NFU Scotland’s annual conference yesterday when growers from across the country vented their frustration over what they see as a lack of wildlife management by Scottish Natural Heritage.
SSE withdraw Clunie power station expansion plans after salmon fears
Plans to expand a Highland Perthshire hydroelectric station have been pulled after a series of objections over the impact on migrating salmon.