A survey of features compromising the expansion and integrity of Caledonian pinewoods

For his sabbatical last year, Principal Conservation Scientist Ron Summers carried out a survey of the remaining fragments of Caledonian pinewood in Highland Scotland. His aim was to observe management...
Hope Farm Expansion

Having contributed when Hope Farm was set up, I've paid attention to progress over the years. I'm very pleased that Hope Farm has been profitable while supporting wildlife, (in some years it looks like...
8 RSPB innovations that are saving nature

Throughout its 130-year history, the RSPB has developed technology solutions for all sorts of challenges. From brilliantly simple inventions to cutting-edge equipment, we are continuing to champion groundbreaking...
Energy for Nature: an innovative source of funding

Yesterday, the UK Government produced its latest set of biodiversity indicators (see here ). Not only did this demonstrate that nature remains in trouble but it also showed that government investment...
Native upland woodland expansion survey

RSPB Conservation Scientist, Jonathan Groom, writes about fieldwork in the Perthshire hills. 4:00am starts, black grouse, hen harriers and more. Native upland woodland expansion survey Field work...