Category Archives: Biodiversity

Consultation to look at allotments

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Claudia

Last month, the Scottish Government launched a consultation to discuss possible changes to laws governing allotments in Scotland. The  consultation is the latest step in the Government’s stated aim to support allotments and community growing spaces in Scotland. With the … Continue reading →

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The Big Garden Birdwatch

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Claudia

Over this weekend, the RSPB is holding its Big Garden Birdwatch.  The annual campaign is encouraging people across the country to go out into their gardens and record the birds that come in to land and is the world’s biggest wildlife survey. … Continue reading →

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Galloway Kite Trail success celebrated

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Claudia

Earlier this month I lodged a motion welcoming the contribution of the Galloway Kite Trail to the Dumfries & Galloway economy. A report on the trail found that visitors have spent over £33m in the region since 2004, bringing over … Continue reading →

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Protecting the Red Squirrel

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Claudia

Earlier this week I visited the Red Squirrels in South Scotland (RSSS) project which is based near Denholm in the Scottish Borders. The project is part of a national red squirrel conservation scheme managed by a variety of agencies including Scottish … Continue reading →

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Visit to spectacular Falls of Clyde wildlife reserve

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Claudia

Earlier this month I met with representatives of the Scottish Wildlife Trust to learn about the Falls of Clyde Nature Reserve. The reserve, which stretches upstream of New Lanark, includes spectacular views of the waterfalls and is lined by ancient … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Scottish Biodiversity Week

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Claudia

Over the next week events will be taking place across Scotland to mark Scottish Biodiversity Week. The campaign, which is organised by Scottish Natural Heritage and runs from 19 – 27 May, celebrates Scotland’s wildlife and landscapes and encourages people to get out and … Continue reading →

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Jubilee Woods initiative

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Claudia

I recently met with Angus Yarwood of the Woodland Trust, a charity dedicated to woodland conservation and development. The Woodland Trust is currently celebrating a major success in its Jubilee Woods Project, which aims to plant six million trees and involve … Continue reading →

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Calls for better biomass

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Claudia

Last week I attended a demonstration outside the Parliament against subsidising inefficient large-scale biomass plants. Biomass plants typically burn fuel such as wood pellets to generate electricity and heat.  They can be considered as a renewable technology because any carbon emissions … Continue reading →

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Exploring Scotland’s Past

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Claudia

The South Scotland region is home to a wide range of archaeological treasures and I recently got an insight into the work of organisations who are working to uncover the secrets of these sites. Attending an event hosted by Scottish … Continue reading →

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My Green Dream

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Claudia

Last week the Parliament was visited by the Green Dreams campaign. The campaign has been set up to give voice to the dreams of thousands of individuals for a more sustainable future ahead of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development … Continue reading →

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