Beavers, absent from the Loch Ness area for around 500 years, are set to return after a licence was granted for up to 15 beaver families to be released over three years. The reintroduction is backed by conservation groups and was supported by most consultation respondents.
Workers clearing riverside vegetation are using plastic dragonfly decoys to deter biting insects. The chemical-free kit works particularly well against horseflies and helps keep the crew safe.
A park is looking for volunteers to help protect and improve its green space.
Residents across Kent can now borrow thermal imaging cameras for free from selected libraries. The 23 cameras are part of a 12-month trial that helps people spot heat escaping from their homes and find ways to save energy.
