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Global demand for timber is soaring and Scotland must plant more trees for increased production

Sustainability is at the root of growth in Scotland's forestry sector
Scotland’s forestry sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, with Scottish Woodlands balancing economic growth through timber production and also addressing the need to protect biodiversity and combat climate change, writes David Robertson, the company’s Investment and Business Development Director

How the new windfarm might look

How the new windfarm might look

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Plans unveiled for UK's largest community-owned windfarm on Lewis

Would sanctions make Benjamin Netanyahu stop the war in Gaza?

Would sanctions make Benjamin Netanyahu stop the war in Gaza?

Israel Hamas War

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Letters: After Lebanon, it's time to make Netanyahu give way on Gaza

The right tree depends on the space

The right tree depends on the space

How to pick the right tree for your garden

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Working to get green finance right

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That's COP done. What about this salmon activist ban and the global plastic crisis?

Green Homes Systems' sales director, Gordon McDill,

Green Homes Systems' sales director, Gordon McDill,

Green Homes Systems' top reputation is built on trust and professionalism

Invented in The Netherlands in 2015, this remarkably simple product is designed to distribute heat faster, and more evenly, from a radiator

Invented in The Netherlands in 2015, this remarkably simple product is designed to distribute heat faster, and more evenly, from a radiator

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Can this £60 product really cut my heating bill by up to 22%?

Whiteadder Reservoir

Whiteadder Reservoir

Milestone for 'first of its kind' green hydro energy scheme at reservoir

A golden eagle (stock pic)

A golden eagle (stock pic)

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Golden eagle dies after flying into wind turbine

Change requires Westminster legislation with UK-Scot Gov collaboration

Change requires Westminster legislation with UK-Scot Gov collaboration

Can Labour revitalise Scottish offshore wind development?

If all new houses are being built with green technologies such as EV chargers and heat pumps, above, then the next challenge is to upgrade existing, older stock

If all new houses are being built with green technologies such as EV chargers and heat pumps, above, then the next challenge is to upgrade existing, older stock

Powerful partnerships will ensure demand for a greener future surges in Scotland

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn last week said he was wrong to announce that he wanted a dual mandate as an MP and an MSP

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn last week said he was wrong to announce that he wanted a dual mandate as an MP and an MSP

Scottish devolution

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Letters: Stephen Flynn had the right idea. All our MPs should double up

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Succession star backs calls for Scotland to become first ‘rewilding nation’

One Day was set in Edinburgh

One Day was set in Edinburgh

Alan Simpson: One Day plaque row shows problem with conservation over evolution

Dr Ben Wilson at COP29

Dr Ben Wilson at COP29

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Make no mistake about it, COP 29 is a failure and this must be a turning point

Winter. Sunlit red deer against shadows, Glen Torridon. 02.

Winter. Sunlit red deer against shadows, Glen Torridon. 02.

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'I thought stalking was a privileged thing.' The new breed of community deer hunters

Mariner and writer who fought to save Scotland’s ‘king of fish’ dies

Hans Unkles converted his boat to solar power - but so far no-one else seems to want to join him

Hans Unkles converted his boat to solar power - but so far no-one else seems to want to join him

Argyll and Bute

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The lonely existence of Scotland's pioneering green fisherman

A portrait of Billy Connolly, by artist Rachel Maclean, one of three giant murals more than 50ft high that have been unveiled in the east end of Glasgow.

A portrait of Billy Connolly, by artist Rachel Maclean, one of three giant murals more than 50ft high that have been unveiled in the east end of Glasgow.

From blank canvas to tourist hotspots, how murals bring unexpected benefits to cities

The Southern Upland Way, Melrose Abbey, cycling in Kilpatrick and Cairnholy Chambered Cairn near Dumfries

The Southern Upland Way, Melrose Abbey, cycling in Kilpatrick and Cairnholy Chambered Cairn near Dumfries

Dumfries and Galloway

Tourism is on the up in Scotland’s ‘forgotten’ corner: how will it cope?

Campaigners have been pushing for the Scottish Government to agree to the deal

Campaigners have been pushing for the Scottish Government to agree to the deal

Glasgow City Council

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Glasgow City Council votes through support for Fossil Fuel treaty in Net Zero bid

Robin walking along the John Muir Way

Robin walking along the John Muir Way

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Six great Scottish long-distance walks that are not the West Highland Way

Ithaca Energy has invested heavily in boosting production from the giant Captain oil field east of Aberdeen

Ithaca Energy has invested heavily in boosting production from the giant Captain oil field east of Aberdeen

North Sea giant plans $200m investor payout after windfall tax hike

River restoration is underway in Glen Prosen

River restoration is underway in Glen Prosen

Forestry and Land Scotland

River restoration underway in 'hidden gem' Scottish glen

The Grangemouth refinery is set to close

The Grangemouth refinery is set to close

Satwat Rehman: Three lessons for Scotland’s just transition

Campaigners opposed to the Rosebank oil field development hold a rally outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Campaigners opposed to the Rosebank oil field development hold a rally outside the Court of Session in Edinburgh

Rosebank oil field firm shrugs off Scottish court challenge

The link-up is looking to the future in the North Sea

The link-up is looking to the future in the North Sea

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Funding boost for future of Scottish offshore wind industry

Greener technologies such as solar panels, heat pumps and EV chargers bring many benefits beyond greener living such as savings on energy bills to adding to a property’s value

Greener technologies such as solar panels, heat pumps and EV chargers bring many benefits beyond greener living such as savings on energy bills to adding to a property’s value

Renewables lead the charge in Scotland as new reality hits home

Should devolution extend much further than Holyrood?

Should devolution extend much further than Holyrood?

Scottish devolution

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Letters: Tories must commit to full devolution to remove power from Holyrood

It’s time to put our money where our mouth is

This Nature Discovery Map Scotland helps pupils explore biodiversity in and around education settings

This Nature Discovery Map Scotland helps pupils explore biodiversity in and around education settings

'Exciting' new digital support for learning outdoors launched for Scottish schools

Sandra McDowell, vice chair of the Galloway National Park Association

Sandra McDowell, vice chair of the Galloway National Park Association

Galloway National Park

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Wild places charity backs 'resilient' Galloway National Park campaign

In addition to investing in upgrading infrastructure, ScottishPower is creating a nationwide ‘one stop shop’ to help customers decarbonise their homes with technology such as heat pumps

In addition to investing in upgrading infrastructure, ScottishPower is creating a nationwide ‘one stop shop’ to help customers decarbonise their homes with technology such as heat pumps

Positive energy fuels ScottishPower's mission to make the UK fully electric

Shares in the big generating companies have fallen

Shares in the big generating companies have fallen

Letters: The generating giants will feel the pain of a market backlash

It has launched a new division to target the electric vehicle market

It has launched a new division to target the electric vehicle market

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New Scottish electric vehicle player emerges with 'ambitious plans'

Former SNP member of the UK parliament Tommy Sheppard opposes plans for carbon capture projects off Scotland

Former SNP member of the UK parliament Tommy Sheppard opposes plans for carbon capture projects off Scotland

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Mark Williamson: SNP Government credibility in tatters amid Rosebank furore

Less work has been carried out

Less work has been carried out

Offshore Energy UK

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Less offshore decommissioning carried out despite rise to £1.7 billion in spending

Will we be subjected to more power cuts owing to our energy policies?

Will we be subjected to more power cuts owing to our energy policies?

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Letters: Be prepared for power cuts, reminders of the madness of net zero

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Galloway National Park

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Farmers are important. But Galloway National Park can't be all about them

How solar farms can help our declining bee population

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'There’s a real war for talent and there’s pressures on salaries'

Is our electricity generating strategy fatally flawed?

Is our electricity generating strategy fatally flawed?

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Letters: Why can't our politicians see our electricity system is based on a fantasy?

UN climate summit kicks off this week (Peter Dejong/AP)

UN climate summit kicks off this week (Peter Dejong/AP)

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Brian Taylor: Three big reasons why action to reverse climate change is in trouble

Rosebank and Jackdaw in court. What case tells us about UK's oil and gas

Rosebank and Jackdaw in court. What case tells us about UK's oil and gas

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Rosebank and Jackdaw in court: what case tells us about 'unlawful' oil and gas

These are the perfect plants to grow in any Scottish winter garden

A completed disaster roof house in Bangladesh, one of the projects supported by the University of Dundee and Dr Nandan Mukherjee

A completed disaster roof house in Bangladesh, one of the projects supported by the University of Dundee and Dr Nandan Mukherjee

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'We have said enough': Dundee academic argues for action at COP29

Dr Nandan Mukherjee is calling for immediate action at COP29, not a prolonged debate.

Dr Nandan Mukherjee is calling for immediate action at COP29, not a prolonged debate.

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Critical juncture amid unprecedented climate chaos must be tackled head-on

The series ran in October

The series ran in October

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Herald journalist recognised for work on 'new hydropower revolution'

SSE currently generates most of its renewable electricity from onshore wind farms such as Viking windfarm in Shetland

SSE currently generates most of its renewable electricity from onshore wind farms such as Viking windfarm in Shetland

Scottish winds blow in profitable favour of SSE

Veterinary experts believe it’s likely that three-month-old kit Roxie died due to stress caused by fireworks

Veterinary experts believe it’s likely that three-month-old kit Roxie died due to stress caused by fireworks

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Calls for ban on noisy fireworks after death of baby panda at Edinburgh Zoo

‘Green flight paths’ between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonised aviation

‘Green flight paths’ between key global locations could help to fast-track fully decarbonised aviation

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Green flight paths 'could unlock sustainable aviation', Scots uni study suggests

Golden Eagles are protected in Scotland (stock pic)

Golden Eagles are protected in Scotland (stock pic)

Grouse shooting

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Probe after Golden Eagle vanishes over grouse moor 'crime hotspot'

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'Growing unease' over salmon farming, says group in call for cost-benefit analysis