With the publication of ‘A Strategy for Scottish Invertebrate Conservation’, we are entering a very exciting time for invertebrate conservation in Scotland, and Scottish Invertebrate News represents another essential milestone.
Scottish Invertebrate News is a biannual newsletter which aims to update everyone who is interested in invertebrate conservation in Scotland – from the interested amateur to the experienced expert. It includes articles on new initiatives, the latest discoveries, and opportunities to get involved. It also provides updates on the progress of the Strategy, and a calendar of events – from introductory bugwalks to talks to under-recorded species ID workshops, there is something for everybody.
| Click here to read the first issue of Scottish Invertebrate News. |
The articles have been written by a range of contributors from different organizations and with different specialisms, providing wide taxonomic coverage. Contributions for future issues are very welcome - this is your newsletter.
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| The iconic springtail was chosen as the newsletter logo |
The springtail, Bourletiella viridescens provides the logo for the publication. This invertebrate, known only in the Cairngorms in the UK, represents the spirit of the newsletter, which is exciting and vibrant, covering all invertebrates in Scotland – including those under-recorded groups that tend to receive little attention. Bourletiella viridescens is an iconic Scottish species, just like the Wildcat or Golden eagle.
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| A springtail (Bourletiella viridescens) © Tim Ransom |
We hope you enjoy Scottish Invertebrate News, and that it inspires you to take part in the conservation of our native invertebrates! To find out more about invertebrate conservation in Scotland please click here
This newsletter is produced as part of the ‘Action for Scottish Invertebrates’ project. This project is grant-aided by Scottish Natural Heritage and delivered on behalf of the Initiative for Scottish Invertebrates (ISI) by Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust.
