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Simon Ovenden

@simon_ovenden

I am lucky to have worked within the rural estate management sector for most of my life and joined Scottish Land and Estates in June 2021 as a Policy Adviser

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You have just over 2 weeks left to submit a nomination for Scottish Land & Estates Helping it Happen Awards 2021! The Scotland-wide awards recognise the role of estates, farms and rural businesses who are helping rural Scotland thrive. Find out more here: ow.ly/cQe750Fz1VT

You have just over 2 weeks left to submit a nomination for <a href="/ScotLandEstates/">Scottish Land & Estates</a> Helping it Happen Awards 2021!

The Scotland-wide awards recognise the role of estates, farms and rural businesses who are helping rural Scotland thrive.

Find out more here: ow.ly/cQe750Fz1VT
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A worrying statistic. We’ve already used 1 years' worth of resources in 7 months. Tomorrow (29 July 2021) is World Overshoot day. overshootday.org

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While a reduction in rural theft is a positive finding, issues such as flytipping reaching "epidemic proportions" continue to highlight the areas in which important work needs to continue. Read more: nfumutual.co.uk/farming/ruralc…

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We have a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in a high profile and important role, as part of a supporting and energetic team! Find out more information on our website - buff.ly/3fBXRbv #Vacancy #NowHiring

We have a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in a high profile and important role, as part of a supporting and energetic team! Find out more information on our website - buff.ly/3fBXRbv

#Vacancy #NowHiring
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Yet again, terrible lack of catering on the #LNER 18:35 from Edinburgh to Aberdeen. Big sympathy for staff who watched catering trolly loaded on train only to discover it is empty…not even a bag of crisps! Clear lack of respect for paying passengers and staff

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An update of #SOAC is overdue, not to further restrict access across Scotland, but to ensure it is fit for purpose and reflects the changes that have taken place since its inception

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🐶Your dog, your responsibility! 🐏That's the message from farmers and land managers across Scotland this spring - as yet another horrific dog attack on sheep made the news. 📺Our rural crime Policy Adviser Simon Ovenden spoke to BBC Scotland's The Nine youtu.be/gqZwwzMvWSU

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Final preparations well under way for the ⁦Scottish Land & Estates⁩ sellout annual conference today. Looking forward to hearing from our great panel of speakers

Final preparations well under way for  the ⁦<a href="/ScotLandEstates/">Scottish Land & Estates</a>⁩ sellout annual conference today. Looking forward to hearing from our great panel of speakers
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It's been another busy week for the SLE policy team, who have briefed MSPs @scotparl ahead of debates on 🕷️Lyme Disease Awareness Month 💷Non-domestic rates 🥩 Securing a sustainable food supply for Scotland 📺You can watch debates live or on catchup at scottishparliament.tv

It's been another busy week for the SLE policy team, who have briefed MSPs @scotparl ahead of debates on

🕷️Lyme Disease Awareness Month
💷Non-domestic rates
🥩 Securing a sustainable food supply for Scotland

📺You can watch debates live or on catchup at scottishparliament.tv
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The finalists for the Rural Business Award sponsored by Shepherd and Wedderburn Bright Spark Burning Techniques - As pioneers in sustainable land management and wildfire prevention, BSBT has ignited a new era of responsible and efficient land stewardship. #HelpingItHappen

The finalists for the Rural Business Award sponsored by Shepherd and Wedderburn

Bright Spark Burning Techniques - As pioneers in sustainable land management and wildfire prevention, BSBT has ignited a new era of responsible and efficient land stewardship. #HelpingItHappen
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Ahead of yesterday’s Stage 1 debate on Scottish Government’s Visitor Levy Bill, SLE shared a briefing with MSPs on our hopes and concerns for the Bill. Among many thoughtful contributions from members, we were delighted that @BeatriceWishart delivered this key messages on the legislation👇

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🚨 Wildfire Alert – Volunteers Needed 🚨 Extreme wildfires in Morayshire (30.06.25) – urgent call for help with ATVs, fogging units, tractors with flails/water tanks. 📍 RVP: The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HG ⚠ DO NOT self-deploy – report via SFRS or local estate staff.

🚨 Wildfire Alert – Volunteers Needed 🚨

Extreme wildfires in Morayshire (30.06.25) – urgent call for help with ATVs, fogging units, tractors with flails/water tanks.

📍 RVP: The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, PH26 3HG
⚠ DO NOT self-deploy – report via SFRS or local estate staff.