17 Jan 2022
Rural Community Experiences of the Covid-19 Pandemic - Case Studies Report
This work represents the third phase of a research project conducted by SRUC and the James Hutton Institute on the impacts of, and responses to, the Covid-19 pandemic on rural Scotland and the prospects for a rural recovery.
9 Dec 2021
Gagkas, Z. (2021). Scoping for developing an integrated digital data approach for land-use statistics in Scotland
This report provides a review of land and environmental monitoring and modelling programmes in England and Wales and draws lessons to build the case for developing a Scottish integrated approach for environmental and land-use statistics, to support evidencebased decision and policy making for the land and agricultur
9 Nov 2021
Evaluating Nature-based Solutions: A Synthesis
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) have been defined many times, but in essence are developing solutions to societal problems using natural processes.
9 Nov 2021
Navigating Your Route to Nature-based Solutions
NbS are “actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural and modified ecosystems in ways that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, to provide both human well-being and biodiversity benefits”.
27 Oct 2021
Legume cropping systems & pollinators briefing
Legumes have a key role to play in sustainable agricultural systems. If implemented and managed appropriately, legumes could help protect pollinators whilst enhancing agricultural yield.
22 Oct 2021
Exploring the Twitterverse
A report investigating how farmers interact on the online platform Twitter, with the aim of helping scientists to better facilitate mutual learning and support good farm practice.
14 Sep 2021
Key drivers for land manager decision making in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and opportunities for addressing constraints to woodland creation (Summary)
To address constraints to woodland creation in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the Park Authority launched a small-scale planting grant in 2020 and developed a fellowship in partnership with the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutes.
14 Sep 2021
Key drivers for land manager decision making in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and opportunities for addressing constraints to woodland creation (Full Report)
To address constraints to woodland creation in Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, the Park Authority launched a small-scale planting grant in 2020 and developed a fellowship in partnership with the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutes.
13 Sep 2021
Scotland's Centres of Expertise
The Centres of Expertise (CoE) work at the interface between policy and research, and provide responsive work in areas of high policy importance: climate change, animal disease outbreaks, plant health, water, knowledge exchange and impact .