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Lack of prey reduces breeding success in puffin populations
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New research reveals the resilience of Scots pine trees to drought
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Opportunities for Implementing Biodiversity Net Gain in Scotland
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Crayfish ‘trapping’ fails to control invasive species
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Provide shady spots to protect butterflies from climate change, say scientists
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How fish stocks will change in warming seas
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Debate needed on the potential culling of generalist predators such as crows and foxes to protect Europe's declining ground-nesting birds
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Research shows recovering pine marten population benefits red squirrels, but the grey squirrel still poses a problem in urban areas
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Understanding deer damage is crucial when planting new forests
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Smaller fields and diversified crops can help spontaneous plants to make a comeback, even in the middle of fields
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Why the British Ecological Society President mows round the dandelions in her lawn
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Transformative change: an idiot’s guide
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Northern Ireland’s recovering pine marten population benefits red squirrels, but the urban grey squirrel poses a problem
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Invest in pollinator monitoring for long-term gain
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