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New Leadership for the Sustainable Land Connectors

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After several years at the helm, Kerry Waylen is stepping down as chair of the Connectors. The group is thrilled to welcome Eleanor Harris as the new chair, with Lucy Jenner set to join as co-chair in 2026. For those unfamiliar with Eleanor: Dr Eleanor Harris MICFor is Natural Capital Researcher and Developer at Galbraith. She has worked on four FIRNS projects, led…

Presentation – Scotland’s Biodiversity Vision: Restoring Nature by 2045

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A few weeks ago, the Sustainable Land Connectors hosted an insightful update from the Scottish Government and NatureScot, shedding light on Scotland’s ambitious plans to restore biodiversity by 2045. Ross Johnstone (Scottish Government) and Martin Faulkner (NatureScot) shared key developments on the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS), the upcoming Natural Environment Bill, and how landscape-scale projects will drive change. You can view the full…

PLENTY OF FRESH AIR AND FOOD FOR THOUGHT

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
A Field Trip by the Connectors by Kerry Waylen At the end of July, a group from the Sustainable Land Use Connectors went on a field trip to East Neuk.  We were a mix of people from academic, statutory agencies, land agents and third sector organisations.  Many thanks to the Fife Coasts and Countryside Trust (FCCT), Forth Rivers Trust (FRT),…

WATER SERIES SESSION: DEVELOPING A WOODLAND WATER CODE, WHAT DO BUYERS AND INVESTORS WANT FROM WATER CREDITS? 15TH FEB

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Water Series Session: Developing a Woodland Water Code, what do buyers and investors want from water credits? 15th February, 1200 – 1300 Join the team at Forest Research developing a Woodland Water Code, for one of our winter sessions, part of our ‘Water Series: Options for Developing a Market for the Water Environment’. This lunchtime seminar will be an interactive session,…

WATER SERIES SESSION: US WATER MARKETS – PERSPECTIVES FROM ACROSS THE POND 27TH FEB

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:00 – 13:00 GMT Part of the ‘Water Series: Options for Developing a Market for the Water Environment’, this lunch and learn event will include an overview of regulatory nature markets in the US, including those administered under the Clean Water Act (streams, wetlands and water quality trading) and the Endangered Species Act (species and habitats). As…

WATER SERIES SESSION: DEVELOPING A LIVING RIVERS INDEX TO EVIDENCE RIVER RESTORATION – 22ND FEB

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Thu, Feb 22, 12:00pm – 1:00pm GMT Water Series Session: Developing a Living Rivers Index to evidence river restoration As part of SFNC’s Water Series looking at ‘Options for Developing a Market for the Water Environment’ CreditNature will showcase the work we’ve been doing to curate a Living Rivers index capable of evidencing the restoration of rivers and catchments. We…

WATER SERIES SESSION: 24TH JAN 12PM – DEVELOPING A WOODLAND WATER CODE, BARRIERS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LANDOWNERS

, by jclough@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Water Series Session: Developing a Woodland Water Code, barriers and opportunities for landowners 24th January, 1200 – 1300 Join the team at Forest Research developing a Woodland Water Code, for one of our winter sessions, part of our ‘Water Series: Options for Developing a Market for the Water Environment’. This lunchtime seminar will provide an overview of the proposed approach for…

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