The establishment and benefits of Miyawake forests in urban areas
The Tree Council share findings of their trials comparing 'traditional/standard' planting and the Miyawaki method in urban settings in the UK. It links to a report which is also on the Tree Council website, which details their methodology and results. Watch this inspiring video which explains the process and the [...]
Scotland’s Climate Week Toolkit
This year, Climate Week will take place from 23 - 29 September 2024. Education settings can access the toolkit via the SG Campaign Resource Centre here. This toolkit has all the information, inspiration and free resources you need to get involved and share your “Stories for Change” in 5 key ways: [...]
Where have the UK’s wasps have gone?
This article in The Conversation (23 August 2024) shares what scientists know about low wasp numbers this year but how data is lacking on what is happening long term. It describes the valuable role wasps play in our ecosystem.
Wildfire and fire resources
Natural Resources Wales have created a great set of learning resources about Wildfires. The resources can support learners across a wide age range to investigate the causes and understand the impacts that wildfires have on the environment, wildlife, communities, and the local economy. In Scotland we also have The Scottish [...]
The how and why of testing for water pollution
Discover more in this Earthwatch blog post (19 August 2024) Water test kit: how and why we test for nutrient pollution. You can also sign up for the Spring 2025 Great Water Bioblitz here too.
Grassland fungi – the colourful diversity of the pasture
This blog (19 August 2024) comes from NatureScot Bryophytes, Fungi and Lichens Adviser, Kat O’Brien. Kat gives us an insight into the often weird but wonderful world of grassland fungi, to celebrate the release of the Grassland Fungi Map for Scotland.
