Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation
@HighlandsIslan1
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Protecting and restoring the natural beauty of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland through nature regeneration projects.
Joined August 2020
Find us on Bluesky - https://t.co/0OwaxEXgXE Instagram - https://t.co/6lDuSDdwVW Facebook - https://t.co/BDmvqH0eGS
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Sharing an end-of-grant summary of the Morvern Baseline Survey - more here: https://t.co/kufF3IAeLB
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Fascinating SMEEF-funded research project at @SAMSoceannews: trialling a new method to locate ‘ghost fishing’ gear in Scottish seas, reducing risks to marine mammals & habitats. https://t.co/8f5DQol2yP
#marineconservation #marineresearch
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Following on from the success of Bute Community Forest’s Crowdfunding campaign that HIEF match-funded (see here), we are delighted to offer two similar opportunities for community-led projects in 2025. For more information visit our website here: https://t.co/PuDkUzg9q2
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Sharing a summary of the GRAB BMLP Project - tackling marine litter through education and clean ups. More here: https://t.co/38duj2GTAU
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. @sctogov 's offshore #MPA consultation closes next week & most Scots want to see bottom-towed fishing banned in all of our MPAs. Read more about the @SurvationRX poll & need for marine recovery 👉 https://t.co/Atv4CB1nDX
#BringBacktheFish
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⚠️URGENT Sightings Call!⚠️ Following two very recent rare grey sightings we are asking people in Aberfeldy and Pitlochry (and surrounding areas) to keep a close eye out for grey squirrels, and report sightings to us at: https://t.co/DsPCX7RfM1
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Spoilt rotten by @HighlandsIslan1, @NatureTrustEU & the weather last week as we went behind-the-scenes at some of #Scotland's most incredible community-led environment projects including @ASRainforest, @seawilding & Friends of Loch Hourn. People-power & collaboration work ✊🏼💚
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With the season starting to shift and the stormy weather picking up again, it's likely that injured or tired seabirds may get stranded along the shore. Head to our website for advice on what to do if you find a seabird that might need help: https://t.co/tXKJVsBcD6 📷©️S Davies
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Scotland's deep seas play a crucial role in regulating our climate and supporting marine life. But for 10 years these important areas of our seas have been lying unprotected from the most damaging industries. Tell @scotgov to protect our deep seas now: https://t.co/Gvk6ZTinpu
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The winner of the #NatureofScotland Community Initiative Award is down to you! Find out about the projects & vote for your favourite by 15 Oct here: https://t.co/xdHtoXiSun If you're a finalists, share and remind people to vote!! Thanks to @GreenPower_Intl for sponsoring.
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Scotland's vital inshore seabed habitats need safeguarding- for sustainable & low impact fishers, marine life, our climate, and all of us who rely on healthy seas 🌊 Join over 13258 people calling for action 👉 https://t.co/4CVbECT5kv
#InshoreLimit #BringBacktheFish @scotgov
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Our @scotgov 10-year delay in protecting the Small Isles MPA is allowing irreversible damage to fragile marine habitats. Scallop dredging continues to devastate the seabed around the Isle of Rùm, with grave consequences for the ecosystem and local communities. Scottish Ministers
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In amongst the news of climate target failures and nature funding cuts, it's important to share stories of hope that prove we have the capacity to change our relationship with the natural environment. So here are three 'Stories for Change' for this years #ScotClimateWeek
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Volunteering opportunity with @AffricHighlands 👉 Get some hands-on rewilding experience and learn how to survey black grouse. For more info, please email ✉️ info@affrichighlands.com #Rewilding #Volunteer
This autumn, we're launching training sessions for next year's black grouse survey season, in partnership with @RSPBScotland and @ForestryLS. We're keen to hear from local volunteers and landowners who would like to be part of the effort to monitor these magnificent birds.
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NEW: High court blocks Cumbria coal mine! Approval for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years has been deemed unlawful after a legal challenge by @friends_earth and @slacctt. Great news to start the Global Day of Action to #EndFossilFuels!
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Discover the secrets of Invertromie Graveyard @RSPBScotland's Insh Marshes nature reserve and learn about dry-stone walling as part of this year's Badenoch Heritage Festival. Tuesday, 27th of September between 10 am – 3:45 pm. Find out more: https://t.co/yDLVM2fTNp
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Scotland's Marine Protected Areas: A Treasure Trove Scotland's seas are home to a wealth of underwater treasures. 37% of Scotland's coastline were designated as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in 2014, when MPAs are given protection our research shows that it works, but most MPAs
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🌿 Try something new & experience the magic of Argyll’s Rainforest with free activities! 📅 14 Sept at Argyll Beaver Centre 📅 15 Sept at Glenan Wood Guided walks, forest bathing, biofluorescence, woodworking, music & more! 🔗 https://t.co/PPANc71ebW
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One month to apply for funding - deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest is Monday the 14th October at 9am. Find the form, and more information, on our website here: https://t.co/u9lJ5GhwVb
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