Scottish wildlife is disappearing and it looks like it’s NatureScot’s fault. Deer manager and crofter Niall Rowantree offers advice for a sound future for the Highlands that works both for politicians and voters
We will only protect and restore nature across our island if farmers are seen as leaders of the solution, rather than purveyors of the decline.
Today’s underperforming assets could well be tomorrow’s star asset.
If we don’t have more sensible conversations, there will be no curlew or lapwing to argue over.
In reality, the problem is not emissions but the warming effect.
Recent events have amply demonstrated that the man in Whitehall does not know best.
It can feel a little intimidating to ask for something to be explained to you.
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