Scotland’s communities lead the way in local ecosystem restoration with funding boost
Inspiring Scotland share news that Scotland’s landscapes and biodiversity are getting a boost, thanks to the efforts of local communities leading the charge in ecosystem restoration with funding from the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund.
Supporting communities to lead local nature restoration
In this guest blog on Scotland’s Nature (22 May 2025), Inspiring Scotland’s Catriona Patterson tells us about the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund. This new initiative is helping community groups to achieve their ambitious nature restoration projects. Is there something happening near you?
Beavers can help us adapt to climate change – here’s how
Read this article in The Conversation (13 March 2025) about these furry ecosystem engineers.
First beaver kits in 400 years born in the wild in the Cairngorms
The Cairngorms National Park share news (7 August 2024) that beaver kits have been born in the wild in the Cairngorms, for the first time in more than 400 years. Read more to discover how these furry ‘ecosystem engineers’ can help reduce the impacts of climate change and boost biodiversity.
Small but mighty
This article in The Conversation (10 May 2024) shares why ‘plankton are some of the most powerful creatures on Earth’.
Beavers and the Ecosystems Approach
The Ecosystems Knowledge Network has shared this short film by the Sibthorp Trust to explain what the ecosystem approach means. Watch the video here.
Mining their own business
This post on Scottish Pollinators (5 February 2024) explores the amazing job invertebrates do in sustaining our global soil ecosystem, and this includes the fascinating part played by mining bees.
The secret world of moss
This article in The Conversation (26 May 2023), explores this ancient ancestor of all plants and its vital role in the health of our planet. Discover how mosses are drivers of critical ecosystem services, and have amazing adaptations and an ancient history. Plus, see what a ‘Moss-Piglet’ looks like!
