THE latest report into the health of wildlife and the environment in Scotland has found that one in nine species are threatened with national…
THE latest report into the health of wildlife and the environment in Scotland has found that one in nine species are threatened with national extinction.
While some species such as white-tailed sea eagles have seen increases due to conservation efforts, in the past decade alone 43% – or 172 – species have witnessed declines. Worryingly, even before the recent wave of the disease, the population of Scotland’s seabirds had declined by nearly half between 1986 and 2019.
He said: “The State of Nature report shows that not only is Scotland one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world due to historic losses, but that we are still losing nature now.“The findings should be a further wakeup call that, despite extraordinary efforts across our society to restore ecosystems, save species and move towards nature-friendly land and sea use, there’s much more we need to do to halt and reverse the declines.
Climate change, pollution, agriculture, disease and non-native species were identified as the key pressures causing the decline in biodiversity.READ MORE:For example, pond creation by farmers and foresters has benefitted great crested newts and lethal control of American mink has helped water voles to recolonise former habitats.
“The State of Nature report is evidence that Scotland’s nature is in crisis, but it also inspires us with what can be achieved by farmers, foresters, communities, charities and scientists when we all take the urgent action needed to protect and restore our ecosystems and species before it is too late.”Biodiversity Minister Lorna Slater said the findings of the report demonstrated the need for urgent action on biodiversity and the climate.
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