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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 1280 - Inshore Wintering Waterfowl in Moray Firth Special Protection Area - 2019/20 digital aerial surveys and comparative analyses of aerial and shore-based surveys.

Published online: 17 Nov 2024

Published by: NatureScot

Authors: Scott, M. S. & Humphries, G. & Irvin, C. & Peters-Grundy, R. & Vilela, R. & Southward, B. & Thompson, K.

Content type: Reports

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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 1307 - Investigate the issue of herbicide usage in nature conservation and the potential impacts on biodiversity including adverse effects on non-target species - Phase 1 - Review and evidence screening.

Published online: 29 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Cook, S. K.

Content type: Reports

Invasive non-native species (INNS) and overabundant native plants can threaten conservation objectives, necessitating control measures, including herb...

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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 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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NatureScot Research Report 1316 - Guidance and recommendations for native oyster enhancement projects in Scotland.

Published online: 14 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Donnan, D. & Bromley, C. & Kent, F.

Content type: Reports

This report presents guidance for European native oyster (Ostrea edulis) enhancement projects in Scotland, supplementing existing frameworks and resou...

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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 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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