The start of this year’s bathing season at Broughty Ferry is being used to remind people to Take Pride in the award-winning beach this summer.
For the 16th year running, the quality of the sands have been recognised with a Scotland’s Beach Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Read the full article on Dundee City Council's website.
An invasive "killer shrimp" that has reached UK rivers could be altering the behaviour of other species through fear alone.
A study shows that the mere presence of the "alien" crustacean can make other species less effective at the tasks they perform in aquatic ecosystems.
Read the full article on the BBC News website.
Wildlife organisations have welcomed new legislation making beavers a protected species in Scotland.
It is now illegal to kill beavers or destroy established dams and lodges without licence.
Read more on the BCC's website.
A new £97,000 play park in Dundee has welcomed its first visitors as it was officially opened.
The facility at Lochee Park was designed to cater for children of all ages and abilities and to enhance and promote the park.
Read the full article on The Courier's website.
Only a small number of ticks are infected with the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. But it's still important to be aware of ticks and to safely remove them as soon as possible, just in case.
Find factsheets and videos on the Foresty Commission Scotland website.