Upland Ecology

02/03/2019

Think of peatlands as a giant battery! Rather than energy, peatlands store vast amounts of carbon. When peatlands are damaged they release carbon into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide and methane, and all their value is lost. More than 80% of Scotland’s peatlands are estimated to be damaged.

Help recharge your peatland batteries with funding available NOW: https://bit.ly/2SqNcBY Find out more at www.nature.scot/peatlandaction (peatland images courtesy of Ximena Maier and water@leeds)

19/11/2018

Tha sinn glè thoilichte gu bheil bloga aoighe eile againn bhon sgioba aig Dachaigh airson Stòras na Gàidhlig. An turas-sa, tha Ceit Langhorne a’ toirt sùil air briathrachas na Gàidhlig ceangailte …

11/05/2018

Not a bad morning... Guess where?

22/03/2018

Full-text (PDF) | Forestry is entering a new phase where traditional management objectives must be balanced with the need to enhance ecological resilience. Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) is one of the most important options for sustainable forestry now being considered in Ireland. CCF is a flexib.....

16/02/2017

'Falasgair' - heather burning.

Interesting meeting at Sabhal Mor Ostaig in Skye today about the updating of The Muirburn Code. Frank and open exchange of views from various angles!

31/05/2016

Pearl bordered fritillary enjoying the sunshine in Clunes today!

15/05/2016

Look out for these in Lochaber right now!

A Pearl-bordered Fritillary butterfly on the wing today. Flying slightly earlier in the season than very similar small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, this species can be differentiated by markings on the underside of the hind wing. It's seven 'pearls' at the edge of the hindwing are edged with red chevrons rather than black ones. The largest 'pearl' in the centre of the hindwing, together with the redish area containing a small black spot is also said to resemble a duck's head...

Find out more on The Butterfly Conservation website, http://butterfly-conservation.org/679-1384/pearl-bordered-fritillary.html

19/04/2016

Nutrient cycling in upland soils - interesting discussion...

06/04/2016

Good coverage in the papers today. This is the Scotsman, anyone see it anywhere else?