What is Biodiversity? Biological diversity – or biodiversity – is simply the variety of life. Biodiversity supports our lives and is vital for our survival. It is therefore essential for our health and well-being that we protect our biodiversity and the services that it provides.
Benefits of Biodiversity Biodiversity is the variety of life. It includes all living things all around us: the soaring eagle, the leaping salmon, the towering Scots pine, the burring earthworm , and the
Biodiversity - what can you do? Find out what you can do to help enhance and protect biodiversity. Whether you’re a land manager, business owner, teacher or concerned citizen, you can do your bit.
Key pressures on biodiversity Find out what pressures biodiversity currently faces and learn more about why biodiversity is important for us all.
Scottish Biodiversity Strategy Find out more about the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy – an ambitious strategy to protect and restore Scotland’s biodiversity, including our aims, approach and priorities for action.
Species on the Edge Species on the Edge is a partnership of eight of Scotland’s lead nature conservation organisations dedicated to conserving and protecting our native wildlife.
Helping Scotland's Pollinators Find out more about Scotland's Pollinator Strategy, projects, resources and how to get involved.
Biodiversity - where to find data Discover where you can find biodiversity information and why it is valuable to survey and record biodiversity data, from identifying protected species to informing planning applications.
Statistical news release NatureScot has released the latest figures tracking the proportion of Scottish natural features in favourable or recovering condition. News - 19 May
Chief Executive Recruitment This is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead an organisation that is integral to Scotland’s future. Vacancy - 02 May
£1.6m for Scotland's seabirds The Scottish Marine Environmental Fund (SMEEF) have announced a new fund to help safeguard the future of Scotland's precious seabirds. News - 15 May
Nature's bright future The Future Routes Fund was launched for 11-26 year olds in 2018 during Scotland’s Year of Young People by ReRoute, Scotland’s youth biodiversity panel. Blog - 13 May
Kinloch Castle RESAS Report NatureScot has welcomed the findings of a study that sought the views of Rum residents on the sale of Kinloch Castle. News - 8 May
Let's Connect for Nature Nature Networks extend into all landscapes, across inner cities to towns and villages, rural areas, mountains, lochs and coasts. Blog - 01 May
