WebNatureScot is the Scottish Government agency charged with protecting and enhancing the nation’s habitats and species. As a Statutory Consultee, NatureScot regularly provide expert advice on how Scotland’s environment and wildlife may be impacted by proposed developments. Data driven decision-making WebA report published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Cat Specialist Group concluded there is no longer a viable wildcat population living wild in Scotland, with hybridisation with domestic cats the major threat to their survival.
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Web24 de mar. de 2024 · NatureScot has approved a licence application from the Saving Wildcats partnership to release the felines in the Cairngorms National Park later this year. The decision marks the first-ever conservation translocation of wildcats in Britain, with the first in a series of trial releases being planned to help restore Scotland’s critically … WebThe European Commission’s Birds Directive requires that all wild birds are protected, however NatureScot can grant General Licences under Section 16 (1) (i)& (j) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 that authorise the killing and taking of certain wild birds, including some species of gulls, for the purpose of preserving public health and … snapper mower parts jacks
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Web24 de abr. de 2024 · Scottish Natural Heritage is coordinating the development of a Habitat Map of Scotland, a stated objective of Scotland's 2024 Biodiversity Strategy. Web31 de may. de 2016 · The wildcat is named on many of our natural features, as Ruairidh MacIlleathain explains. Read the full Gaelic version below. Cat- fiadhaich. Wildcat. © Pete Cairns For an animal that’s rarely seen today, the Scottish wildcat appears on our maps surprisingly often, particularly in the Gàidhealtachd. WebThe wildcat is a European protected species and is fully protected under the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended). The Scottish Wildcat … snapper mower grass bag