Environment and Forestry Directorate
What we do
The Environment and Forestry Directorate works to protect and enhance Scotland's natural environment and resources, providing scientific support and an integrated evidence base for environmental and rural economic policies.
We are responsible for:
- playing a full role in tackling the global climate emergency and limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C
- protecting and restoring Scotland's nature with flourishing biodiversity and clean and healthy air, water, seas and soils
- promoting the wise use and reuse of resources to end throw-away culture
- conserving and growing our natural assets through a thriving, sustainable economy
- supporting a fairer, healthier, more inclusive society through a healthy environment
Associated professional roles
Who we are
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Gillian Martin MSP
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Dr Alasdair Allan MSP
Management
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Roy Brannen
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Dr David Signorini
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