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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 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 1325 - Review of high-resolution remote sensing methods to monitor peatland restoration efficacy on actively eroding blanket bogs.

Published online: 24 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Burnham, B. S. & Cousins, J. & Burley, B. & Campbell, D. & Cadman, D.

Content type: Reports

This report explores high-resolution remote sensing methods to monitor peatland restoration, particularly on actively eroding blanket bogs, as part of...

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NatureScot Research Report 1326 - Scottish Blue Carbon - a literature review of the current evidence for Scotland's blue carbon habitats.

Published online: 24 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Cunningham, C. & Hunt, C.

Content type: Reports

This literature review was compiled with the aim of consolidating currently available information on Scottish blue carbon habitats. It builds upon the...

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NatureScot Research Report 1327 - The creation of a Grassland Fungi Mapping Database for Scotland.

Published online: 24 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Mitchel, D. G. & O'Brien, K.

Content type: Reports

This report focuses on the conservation of grassland fungi, specifically those species known as CHEGD, which are essential to unimproved grasslands in...

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NatureScot Research Report 1329 - Deer Vehicle Collision analysis 2019-2021.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Lush, M. J. & Lush, C. E.

Content type: Reports

This report provides an update on the analysis of deer vehicle collisions (DVCs) in Scotland from 2008 to 2021, highlighting trends, high-risk areas, ...

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