The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) Scotland has released a statement in support of the Scotland Loves Nature campaign:
“Farming and crofting are at the heart of Scotland’s landscapes and communities. The way we manage our land and produce our food has a huge impact on the health of nature – and in turn, on the health and wellbeing of people.
Farmers and crofters across Scotland are showing that nature-friendly farming can restore habitats, bring back wildlife, and cut emissions while producing high-quality food. When our fields, rivers and hills are rich in life, it benefits everyone – cleaner water, healthier soils, more pollinators, and thriving rural communities.
Time spent on a farm alive with birdsong and buzzing insects is a reminder that food and nature are deeply connected. These moments inspire hope and show us that recovery is possible – for nature, for climate, and for people.
At NFFN Scotland, we believe that investing in nature recovery on farms and crofts is investing in Scotland’s future. Better nature, better farming, and better food means a healthier, fairer and more resilient Scotland for us all.
We support the Scotland Loves Nature campaign’s call for legally binding nature recovery targets.”