Skip to content

Welcome to our new website

There may be some disruption while changes continue to take place. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Learn more about our new look website

Account

Search this site

Resident
Business
Council

Benefits and money help
Bins and recycling
Birth, death, marriage and civil partnership
Business and economy
Community and living
Council and government
Council Tax
Environment
Gaelic
Health and social care
Housing
Planning and building standards
Roads, transport and parking
Schools and learning
Tourism and visitor attractions

Cannot find what you are looking for? See A-Z of services

Home
Environment
Nature and biodiversity

Nature and biodiversity

Report an invasive species
Apply to the Nature Restoration Fund
Learn about how we promote bioversity

Damselflies and dragonflies of the HighlandsGuides to help you identify the species of dragonfly and damselfly found in the Highlands and the small isles

Latest News

Blue-green algae warning at Loch Lochy in Gairlochy
The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team is advising caution as blue-green algae has been found in Loch Lochy in Gairlochy
Date: 22 August 2025

Read latest news

Information on Nature and biodiversity

Promoting biodiversity
Invasive species in Highland
Nature Restoration Fund
Damselflies and dragonflies of the Highlands

Was this information helpful? (required)

Yes

It's good, but

Select a reason why this information needs improvement (required)

No - here's why:

Select a reason why this information is not useful (required)

Anything further to add?

Your name

Your email

Facebook
X
LinkedIn
Instagram
YouTube
Flickr

Contact us
MyAccount
A to Z of services
Accessibility statement
Privacy and cookies
Working for us

2026 © Highland Council. Designed and Powered by Jadu.