Urban trees and woods deliver vital social, environmental and economic benefits. They directly impact our health and wellbeing, improve air quality, and boost biodiversity, among much more.

Their #NatureChampion Iris Duane MSP in collaboration with Woodland Trust Scotland!

#DYK Common Lizards are unusual among reptiles because they incubate their eggs inside their bodies instead of laying them, giving them their other name: 'viviparous lizard'.

Their #NatureChampion is Katie Hagmann MSP @katiehagmann.bsky.social in collaboration with Froglife @froglife.bsky.social

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@benmacpherson.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for the Common Tern!

Ben will work with @rspbscotland.bsky.social to champion these much-loved 'sea swallows' in the Scottish Parliament!

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📸 ScotGov | David Tipling

Kelp forests play a vital role in supporting healthy marine ecosystems. Their presence creates a complex habitat that provides shelter & feeding areas for many animals.

Their #NatureChampion is Sanne Dijkstra-Downie MSP in collaboration with Marine Conservation Society & Scottish Wildlife Trust

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@katiehagmann.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for the Common Lizard!

Katie will work with @froglife.bsky.social to champion these sun-loving, handsome lizards in the Scottish Parliament!

Discover more:
www.scotlink.org/species/comm...

📸 ScotParl | Jules Howard

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Duncan Dunlop MSP is the #NatureChampion for Species-rich Grasslands!

Duncan will work with @plantlifeuk.bsky.social and @savebutterflies.bsky.social to champion these important habitats in Holyrood.

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📸 ScotParl | Alistair Whyte