As the grouse shooting season gets under way, two scientists involved in high-profile studies of hen harriers and red grouse at Langholm Moor in Scotland have called for field trials of a “ceiling” on harrier numbers in an attempt to end the long running conflict between conservationists and grouse managers. [continue reading ... ]
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Scientists call for trial of “hen harrier ceiling”
Fungi Expert Finds New Species In Aberdeen City Centre
A leading fungi expert has accidentally stumbled upon a new species in Scotland – as he walked home from work. [continue reading ... ]