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By Jodie Case, Research and Communications Assistant
The Owl Box Initiative was born through funds awarded by the Green Recovery Challenge Fund. Project organisation and activities were set in motion at the end of last year with the purchase of 64 flat-packed barn owl nest boxes, to be distribute...
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By Dr Dave Parish, Head of Scottish Lowland Research
It’s that exciting time of year again when waders start to drift back to their breeding grounds. At Auchnerran, we noticed the first flock of about 40 lapwing on 20 February, which had quickly increased to almost 120 by the 23rd. So far, our ot...
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The decisions and actions we take now will define the future for salmon, whether they survive and thrive, or are added to the growing list of extinct species due to human impact accelerating climate change.
Salmon are a very relevant species to reflect the climate challenges facing our planet, an...
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Dr Roger Draycott explains why it is important that guns become 'conscientious consumers' and find out what the shoot they are considering buying a day at is doing for wildlife.
When buying a day’s shooting, more often than not the gun or team of guns will choose the day based on two key factors:...
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By Dave Parish, Head of Scottish Lowland Research
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On 19th April I highlighted an increase in the number of lapwing clutches predated by badgers at Auchnerran. At the time our preliminary assessment suggested that approximately 66% of clutches had been taken, all in a very short sp...
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The response of some conservation NGOs to the news that Defra has given emergency authorisation of a neonicotinoid seed treatment for sugar beet in 2021 has been scare-mongering and emotive. In our view Defra’s decision is proportionate – and here is why.
There is evidence that the widespread use...
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Written by Ellie Ness, FEU Research Assistant
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This summer is the first season of fieldwork for the Framework project. The project has helped support the setup of 11 Farmer Clusters across various European countries and is looking at the impact of landscape-scale management on farml...
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Guest blog by NFU Mutual
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A team of eight Scots have raised over £42,000 by completing a tough 24-hour coast to coast challenge in aid of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.
The participants, a group of friends and colleagues from Melrose in the Scottish Borders, comprised: Jamie Murray, S...
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By Seshi Humphrey-Ackumey, GWCT Farmland Ecology Placement Student
The Owl Box Initiative is supporting National Nest Box Week by highlighting the importance of providing nest boxes for a range of bird species across our landscapes.
This year we would like to focus on the tawny owl,...
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By Farmland Ecology Placement student, Seshi Humphrey-Ackumey
The Owl Box Initiative focuses predominantly on the conservation of the barn owl (Tyto alba), and as an inspirational flagship species, aims to inspire people to engage in more wildlife-friendly farming. However, the UK s...
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