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Soil biodiversity is critical to ecosystem functioning, but our understanding of the richness and distribution of soil organisms lags far behind that of biodiversity above ground. The difficulties of detecting organisms that spend all or most of their time living below ground and a shortage of skilled scientists able to identify them have contributed to our general lack of knowledge. This is particularly true in alpine zones which support some of our most natural habitats and provide important ecosystem services, including supporting unique biodiversity, carbon storage and water supply. The
The main youth conferences in association with COP26 were the Youth4Climate conference (hosted in Milan at the end of September 2021) and Coy16 – the 16 th annual UN Climate Change Conference of Youth (hosted in Glasgow at the end of October 2021). Both events saw youth climate leaders from over 150 different countries meet to discuss climate issues, producing manifestos (found here and here respectively) which outlined their expectations for world leaders and policy makers. The need for a very low climate change target was being discussed around 2013, with the scientist James Hansen urging
The Scottish Government Programme for Government (2021/22) commits to the creation of Regional Land Use Partnerships (RLUPs) and Regional Land Use Framework (RLUFs), as set out in the Land Use Strategy. In spring 2021 it announced five pilot Partnerships for testing approaches and practicalities, with particular reference to governance and local engagement. To inform discussion of the needs of the RLUPs in achieving their aims and undertaken activities, the Scottish Land Commission and SEFARI Gateway formed a Think Tank on Spatial Data. The aims were to: i) identify the types of spatial data
I am an upland ecologist based at the SRUC Hill & Mountain Research Centre. My main research interests are: The impact of grazing on vegetation composition and structure. The impact on biodiversity of declining livestock numbers in the hills and uplands. Upland land-use management scenarios and their impacts on biodiversity and greenhouse gas emissions. Grazing management on upland designated sites. Ecosystem services in the hills and uplands. The grazing behaviour of sheep and cattle on upland vegetation. Sensor technology and Low Power Wide Area Networks. Agroforestry and farm woodlands.
"This research shows that farmers, crofters, land managers and growers across Scotland can be a force for change, adapting to new practices to develop resilient and diverse businesses fit for the future" New research by James Hutton Institute scientists and partner organisations explores the use of sustainable farming practices in Scotland and how these support long-term land productivity and resilience amongst agricultural businesses. Press and media enquiries: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428
“The Hydro Nation International Centre at the James Hutton Institute is honoured to have coordinated our annual national celebration of World Water Day, bringing together water professionals, researchers, policy, regulators and the public to share experiences and perspectives on the world’s most precious resource.” Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters, the Hydro Nation International Centre and the James Hutton Institute joined the annual global celebration of World Water Day with a call to realise the benefits of Scotland’s waters, during an event that brought together Scotland’s water