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The alpine zone supports some of our most natural habitats and provides ecosystem services including carbon storage, nutrient cycling and water quality. Climate change is reducing snow cover duration and is predicted to lead to prolonged droughts in summer. Some alpine habitats are adapted to experiencing frequent drought periods while others typically have wet soils year-round. It is likely that these habitats will respond differently to scenarios of increasing drought and their differing responses will impact on the ecosystem services that we derive from them.
The Scottish Government has set a flagship target to reduce food and drink waste by 33% by 2025 from a 2013 baseline, which recorded an estimated 1.35 million tonnes of food and drink waste in Scotland. One way to reduce food waste is through food redistribution, making surplus food that could go to waste available for human consumption or as animal feed. Food redistribution exists near the top of the food waste hierarchy as the most desirable option for reducing food waste, after measures to prevent surplus in the first place. Surplus food can be described as food that is edible but not
"This nationally significant research will assist decision-makers and others to understand how Scotland’s coastal assets need to adapt to the pressures of climate change and improve our collective resilience in the face of this challenge." An estimated £1.2 billion of Scotland’s buildings, transport infrastructure, cultural and natural heritage may be at risk of coastal erosion by 2050, according to new research funded by the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW), a partnership between the James Hutton Institute and Scottish higher education and research institutes. More information from
Maria works as a veterinary epidemiologist (species-expert for pigs) at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) since 2020. Her main interests are pig health and welfare, with a focus on its interconnections with veterinary public health. Maria’s main interests are animal health and welfare, with a particular focus on its interconnections with veterinary public health. She combines data analysis and visualization with her veterinary expertise to generate and interpret useful information for farmers, stakeholders and national authorities. Maria’s academic background and her current training as a
"With completion expected in early 2024, the centres will bring together industry and world-leading science to focus on solutions for the food and drink industry regarding climate change and a green recovery from the disruption caused by COVID-19" Building work has now begun on the International Barley Hub (IBH) and Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC) at the James Hutton Institute. The two plant science innovation centres are being supported by £45 million from the UK Government and £17 million from the Scottish Government as part of the Tay Cities Region Deal. The deal is a £700 million, 10
"This review has provided a critical understanding of gaps in the knowledge base to prioritise future action. One of the promising opportunities emerging from the work is for the development of a community of practice amongst researchers, policy makers and practitioners focused on a more holistic approach to environment-mental health connections." More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or +44 (0)7791 193918 (mobile). read more
The first workshop will present findings from the fellowship and engage in a panel discussion to explore current opportunities for woodland creation both in the National Park and across Scotland. The events are free and relevant for landowners and land managers and anyone with an interest in new woodland creation, farm woodlands and generating income from woodland carbon. Come and join one or all of our events! Woodland Creation – Challenges and opportunities in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Wednesday 15 September , 2-4.00pm (Online Webinar) Want to find out more about
"This is fantastic news for the green recovery of Deeside and the Cairngorms National Park" Large-scale conservation work across the Dee catchment has been given the green light thanks to a major cash injection of over half a million pounds. A variety of projects comprising floodplain restoration, woodland expansion and peatland restoration will benefit both people and nature, boosting the region’s resilience to climate change, while improving habitats for biodiversity. More information from: Sally Wallis, Dee Catchment Partnership, Tel: +44 ( 0)13398 85436 or mobile +44( 0)7961 980152; or