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NatureScot Research Report 1226 - Trapping feral pigs in corral traps and drop nets as possible population management tools - practical lessons and assessment of animal welfare in a pilot study.

Published online: 13 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Green, P.

Content type: Reports

This report updates on the management of wild boar/Eurasian wild pigs/feral pigs (Sus scrofa) in the UK, highlighting their increasing numbers and pot...

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NatureScot Research Report 1259 - A risk-based approach to peatland restoration and peat instability.

Published online: 21 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Mills, A. J. & Rushton, D.

Content type: Reports

This report outlines a risk-based approach to assessing the potential impacts of peatland restoration activities on peat stability. It introduces an i...

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NatureScot Research Report 1275 - Time series analysis to determine change in maerl beds.

Published online: 21 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Doggett, M. & Morris-Webb, L. & Baldock, L.

Content type: Reports

This report evaluates methods for monitoring the recovery of maerl beds, a sensitive and declining habitat protected in several Marine Protected Areas...

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NatureScot Research Report 1279 - Analysis of Basking Shark Watch Database 1987 to 2020.

Published online: 13 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Pikesley, S. K. & Hawkes, L. A. & Witt, M. J. & Carruthers, M.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on the Basking Shark Watch (BSW) public sightings scheme, which has recorded 17,697 surface sightings of basking sharks...

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NatureScot Research Report 1300 - Scopingthe feasibility of developments to the Terrestrial Bird Indicator for Scotland - urban, farmland and wetland indicators.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Martay, B. & Noble, D.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on the feasibility of creating new categories within the terrestrial breeding bird indicator, with a focus on urban, we...

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NatureScot Research Report 1309 - Understanding the Indirect Drivers of Biodiversity Loss in Scotland.

Published online: 21 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Pakeman, R. J. & Eastwood, A. & Duckett, D. & Waylen, K. A. & Hopkins, J. & Bailey, D. M.

Content type: Reports

This report explores the indirect drivers of biodiversity loss in Scotland, emphasizing the societal values and behaviors that underpin the direct dri...

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NatureScot Research Report 1311 - Study to determine deer welfare issues relating to use of image intensifying Rifle sights for the culling of deer at night.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Published by: NatureScot

Authors: Simpson, J. W.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on the use of thermal imaging technology for nighttime deer culling in Scotland, comparing it with traditional methods ...

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NatureScot Research Report 1312 - Review of the minimum bullet weight for the lawful culling of all deer species in Scotland.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Lamont, W. & Govan, J. & Simpson, J. & Fergusson, C.

Content type: Reports

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Teaching, learning and play in the outdoors: a survey of provision in Scotland in 2022.

Published online: 25 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Mannion, G. & Ramjan, C. & McBicol, S. & Sowerby, M. & Lambert, P.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an in-depth picture on outdoor teaching, learning and play provisions in early years and in primary schools in Scotland in 2022, ...

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NatureScot Research Report 1315 - Life in our Lochs - are there freshwater pearl mussel populations in our lochs as well as our rivers?.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Published by: NatureScot

Authors: O'Leary, D. & Robinson, G. & Cooksley, S. & McDermott, T.

Content type: Reports

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