Partner release from RSPB Scotland
Nature conservation charity is pleased to announce entries are now open for the 2023 Nature of Scotland Awards.
Amidst an ambitious but essential drive from the Scottish Government to protect 30% of Scotland’s land for nature by 2030, RSPB Scotland is now accepting applications for this year’s prestigious conservation awards. They are a chance to honour individuals and organisations making a difference in their local communities, businesses and schools to support Scotland’s iconic wildlife and fantastic landscapes.
Nature champions, pioneering businesses and passionate community groups are being encouraged to enter for free, choosing from ten categories. Co-sponsored by NatureScot, the awards celebrate individuals and organisations across the country doing their bit to protect Scotland’s nature.
A brand-new category has been announced this year, the Landscape Restoration Award, open to applications from projects and partnerships working to tackle the nature and climate crises at scale, covering both land and sea. Categories returning from previous years include the Health and Wellbeing, Conservation Science and Community Initiative Awards, the latter of which will be open to a public vote in September.
The winner of last year’s Community Initiative Award was Ury Riverside Park in Aberdeenshire, a 60ha community park for people and wildlife to enjoy together. The Park is on the site of a former barley field, and is being developed by the community, for the community, to create somewhere special.
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Posted On: 01/03/2023