Biodiversity
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Ecosystem Restoration Code (ERC): A Competent Model for private investment in nature restoration in Scotland
This Ecosystem Restoration Code (ERC) Competent Model provides a template for further development and testing of a functioning high-integrity market mechanism for investment in nature restoration. It sets out the requirements and criteria that ERC projects would need to meet.
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The Environment Strategy for Scotland
This Environment Strategy is designed to create an integrated framework for Scotland's environment and climate policies. It aims to support a whole-of-government approach for fulfilling Scotland's role in tackling the global crises of nature loss, climate change and pollution.
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Environment Strategy for Scotland: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Environment Strategy for Scotland: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Environment Strategy for Scotland: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Environment Strategy for Scotland: strategic environmental assessment (SEA) post adoption statement
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) post-adoption statement for the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Draft Environment Strategy: consultation analysis
Report analysing responses to a consultation on the draft Environment Strategy for Scotland, which ran from 3 July 2025 to 29 September 2025.
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Environment strategy for Scotland: business regulatory impact assessment
The business regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Environment Strategy for Scotland: Consumer Duty Impact Assessment (CDIA)
The Consumer Duty Impact Assessment (CDIA) for the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Environment strategy: behaviour changes needed to achieve Scotland's goals for circular economy
This independent research report by SRUC explores opportunities for the Scottish Government to support the public behaviour changes needed to achieve Scotland's goals for transitioning to a circular economy. It was commissioned to support the delivery of the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Environment strategy: behaviour changes needed to achieve Scotland's goals for biodiversity
This independent research report by JHI explores opportunities for the Scottish Government to support the public behaviour changes needed to achieve Scotland's goals for tackling the biodiversity crisis. It was commissioned to support the delivery of the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Environment Strategy for Scotland: Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
The Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSD) for the Environment Strategy for Scotland.
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Draft Environment Strategy consultation: statement
Statement on the consultation undertaken during the development of the Environment Strategy for Scotland, as required under Section 47 of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021.
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Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan: strategic environmental assessment post-adoption statement
Sets out how the Strategic Environment Assessment and consultation responses have been taken into account for the Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2025
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2025 reporting year.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy: supporting evidence pack
The evidence pack to support Scotland’s Fourth Land Use Strategy. It draws on published materials to provide a baseline understanding of land in Scotland, and aims to increase awareness of the interplay between landscape, land use and ecosystem services.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy: 2026-2031
Scotland’s Fourth Land Use Strategy sets out a new vision and objectives to support the development of integrated land use. The strategy covers the next five years and includes a commitment to publish a delivery plan and a refreshed set of land use principles.
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Scotland's fourth land use strategy: consultation analysis
This report provides analysis of responses to a consultation for Scotland’s Fourth Land Use Strategy which ran between 6 August and 5 October 2025.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy: islands communities impact assessment
Islands communities impact assessment for Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment for Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment for Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy: Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment for Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy.
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Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research: Strategy 2027 to 2032
The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research Programme is our major science research funding programme. This strategy outlines our vision, priorities and mechanisms for the next cycle of multidisciplinary research covering the period 2027-2032.
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Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture research strategy 2027-2032: consultation analysis
Findings from a public consultation on a draft version of the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) research strategy 2027 to 2032. The consultation was open from August to October 2025.
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Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) agreement - implementing Part IV: consultation analysis - summary report
A review of Scottish‑relevant responses to the joint Scottish and UK Government consultation on implementing Part IV of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, which ran from 21 November to 19 December 2025.
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Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended) - Regulation 3ZA: implementation report 2019 to 2024
Overview of the implementation of measures taken in Scotland to meet the provisions of the Birds and and Habitats Directives, and to achieve the objectives of those Directives between 2019 and 2024.
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Landmark Nature Restoration Bill passed
Legal targets to halt biodiversity loss and restore nature.
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Increasing offshore wind investment and ambition
Funding to position Outer Hebrides as floating offshore wind strategic hub.
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NHS Scotland - climate emergency and sustainability: annual report 2025
This year’s report shows how NHS Scotland is working to reduce its environmental impact and adapting its infrastructure and services to address the risks presented by climate change. It also illustrates some of the wider benefits which work in this area offers.
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Biodiversity Programme Advisory Group - target indicator: recommendations
The Biodiversity Programme Advisory Group (PAG) has provided expert recommendations to inform statutory nature restoration targets under Scotland’s proposed Natural Environment Bill, a key component of the strategic framework for biodiversity in Scotland.
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Biodiversity Programme Advisory Group - nature restoration target topic recommendations: final advice
The Biodiversity Programme Advisory Group (PAG) has provided expert recommendations to inform statutory nature restoration targets under Scotland’s proposed Natural Environment Bill, a key component of the strategic framework for biodiversity in Scotland.
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Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill - target indicator recommendations: Scientific Advisory Committee sub-group review
NatureScot's Scientific Advisory Committee has provided expert recommendations to inform statutory nature restoration targets under Scotland’s proposed Natural Environment Bill, a key component of the strategic framework for biodiversity in Scotland.
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Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: external engagement sessions - summary report
A summary report on the external engagement sessions for the introduction to statutory nature restoration targets.
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Biodiversity Programme Advisory Group – citizen and society target indicators: summary of responses
The Biodiversity Programme Advisory Group (PAG) has provided expert recommendations to inform statutory nature restoration targets under Scotland’s proposed Natural Environment Bill, a key component of the strategic framework for biodiversity in Scotland.
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Biodiversity Programme Advisory Group - sub group EH and I indicator: recommendations
The Biodiversity Programme Advisory Group (PAG) has provided expert recommendations to inform statutory nature restoration targets under Scotland’s proposed Natural Environment Bill, a key component of the strategic framework for biodiversity in Scotland.
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Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: external engagement sessions presentation – November 2025
This presentation, prepared by the Scottish Government in collaboration with NatureScot, outlines progress on developing indicators for statutory nature restoration targets under the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
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Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill - target topics: Scientific Advisory Committee sub-group advice
NatureScot's Scientific Advisory Committee has provided expert recommendations to inform statutory nature restoration targets under Scotland’s proposed Natural Environment Bill, a key component of the strategic framework for biodiversity in Scotland.
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The National Good Food Nation Plan - Executive Summary: Gaelic
A Gaelic translation of an executive summary of the first national Good Food Nation Plan.
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Biodiversity: planning guidance
Sets out expectations for implementing and delivering National Planning Framework (NPF) 4 policies which support the cross-cutting NPF4 outcome 'improving biodiversity'.
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Peatland ACTION five year partnership plan 2025 – 2030
This plan is the first in a series of rolling five-year plans designed to deliver Scotland’s long-term vision for peatland restoration. It aims to help the partnership focus on the right priorities, at the right time as we progress toward our proposed 2040 restoration target.
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Salmon fishing: proposed river gradings for the 2026 season - data protection impact assessment
A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) to consider and assess any potential privacy impacts that may be experienced during the consultation on Salmon fishing: proposed river gradings for the 2026 season, and consultation analysis of the responses.
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Marine and coastal restoration plan
This plan sets out actions to accelerate active restoration of habitats and species across Scotland and support communities interested in undertaking restoration.
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Salmon fishing - proposed river gradings for the 2026 season: consultation analysis
Analysis report of the salmon fishing: proposed river gradings for 2026 season consultation, which sought views on the proposed river gradings for the 2026 salmon fishing season.
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Marine and coastal restoration plan: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan.
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Marine and coastal restoration plan: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan.
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Marine and coastal restoration plan consultation: Scottish Government response
Scottish Government’s response to the consultation on the draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan.
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Marine and coastal restoration plan: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan.
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Marine and coastal restoration plan: consultation analysis report
Summary and analysis of the responses received to the consultation on the draft Marine and Coastal Restoration Plan.
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National Islands Plan: draft
This publication has been superseded by the National Islands Plan published in February 2026.
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Scottish Government high level action plan in response to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Scottish Government’s High Level Action Plan which sets out the activity we are taking to respond to the Concluding Observations made by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (UN Committee) during the seventh State party review in February 2025, in relation to devolved matters
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan: 2026-2040: strategic environmental assessment - environmental report
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) environmental report for the draft Climate Change Plan 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan: 2026-2040
This draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) outlines Scotland’s plans to reduce emissions between 2026 and 2040. It has been superseded by the final CCP, published in March 2026 following consultation and scrutiny.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment of the draft climate change plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: children's rights consideration
Children's rights consideration document of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft climate Change Plan 2026-2040: Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) 2026 to 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: easy read version
An easy read version of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP), which sets out the policies and proposals we will take forward to enable our carbon budgets to be met between 2026 and 2040.
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Scotland's draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2040: children's version
A children's version of the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP), which sets out the policies and proposals we will take forward to enable our carbon budgets to be met between 2026 and 2040.
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The parallel roads of Lochaber Site of Special Scientific Interest Nature Conservation Order 2025
The Parallel Roads of Lochaber Site of Special Scientific Interest Nature Conservation Order 2025 was made on 30 September 2025 by the Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 23 of the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004.
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Muirbuirn licence scheme
Implementation moved to Autumn 2026.
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Ecosystem Restoration Code (ERC): engagement phase results and analysis
Paper describing the results and analysis of the Ecosystem Restoration Code (ERC) engagement phase and the priorities identified for the final stages of the ERC project to January 2026.
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Making the Case for Nature: insights from Scotland's Natural Capital analyses
This report is an analytical review consolidating Scotland's Natural Capital evidence base. Synthesises over a decade of analyses to distil key insights to help inform better decision-making across government, business, and society.
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Scottish blue carbon action plan
Plan setting out how consideration of blue carbon habitats is being integrated into marine policies and priority actions to address key evidence gaps.
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Scottish Islands Data Overview (2025)
The Scottish Islands Data Dashboard has been updated following a review of available data. This report summarises the findings. It highlights changes between data available in 2025 and data first collated in 2023 and gives an overview of longer term trends in Scotland's Islands.
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Farming and crofting support
14,182 businesses receive payment.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: final business regulatory impact assessment
This assessment has been undertaken to estimate the costs, benefits and risks of proposed management measures for Offshore Marine Protected Areas that may impact the public, private or third sector. It has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: island communities impact assessment (ICIA)
This assessment had been undertaken to consider the impacts of the measures under consideration on island communities in Scotland. It has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: Fairer Scotland Duty summary
This assessment has been undertaken to estimate how the proposed management measures might contribute to reducing inequalities of outcome caused by socio-economic disadvantage.
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West of Scotland Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (NCMPA) site boundary amendment: final business and regulatory impact assessment
This assessment is undertaken to estimate the costs, benefits and risks of the proposed boundary amendment for the West of Scotland MPA that may impact the public, private or third sector. It has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – North West Rockall Bank SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for North West Rockall Bank SAC and has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Anton Dohrn Seamount SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Anton Dohrn Seamount SAC. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessments – Stanton Banks SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Stanton Banks SAC. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Norwegian Boundary Sediment Plain NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Norwegian Boundary Sediment Plain NCMPA and has been updated following public consultation.
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Offshore Marine Protected Areas - fisheries management measures: supporting guidance on coordinates and restrictions:
Detailed guidance on site-specific fisheries management measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas, including restricted gear types, gear codes, and precise area coordinates, to support compliance and promote sustainable use of marine resources in designated protected zones.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Scanner Pockmark SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Scanner Pockmark SAC. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Solan Bank Reef SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Solan Bank Reef SAC. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – North-west Orkney NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for North-west Orkney NCMPA.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Pobie Bank Reef SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Pobie Bank Reef SAC. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Turbot Bank NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Turbot Bank NCMPA.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – North-East Faroe-Shetland Channel NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for North-East Faroe-Shetland Channel NCMPA and has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)- fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Firth of Forth Banks Complex NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Firth of Forth Banks Complex NCMPA and has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – West Shetland Shelf NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for West Shetland Shelf NCMPA. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Hatton-Rockall Basin NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Hatton-Rockall Basin NCMPA.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – East of Gannet and Montrose Fields NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for East of Gannet and Montrose Fields NCMPA and has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Faroe-Shetland Sponge Belt NCMPA and has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessments – The Barra Fan and Hebrides Terrace Seamount NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Barra Fan and Hebrides Terrace Seamount and has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Hatton Bank SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Hatton Bank SAC.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – West of Scotland NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for West of Scotland NCMPA. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Geikie Slide and Hebridean Slope NCMPA
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Geikie Slide and Hebridean Slope NCMPA and has been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Darwin Mounds SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Darwin Mounds SAC. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – East Rockall Bank SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for East Rockall Bank SAC. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) - fisheries management measures: fisheries assessment – Wyville-Thomson Ridge SAC
These assessments look at the fishing activity occurring within each offshore MPA and SAC and assess the potential impacts of this activity on the protected features within each site. This assessment is for Wyville-Thomson Ridge SAC. These assessments have been updated following public consultation.
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Scottish Marine Recovery Fund: Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment
Through this public consultation, the Scottish Government is seeking views on the Scottish Marine Recovery Fund and the following impact assessment. This Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment seeks your views on proposals for establishing a Scottish MRF and how it would be operated and managed.
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Scottish Marine Recovery Fund: consultation
This consultation seeks your views on proposals for establishing a Scottish MRF and how it would operate and be managed.
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Nature Restoration Fund: interim evaluation
Interim evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund (2021-2024). The report examines the key outputs, outcomes and impacts of the fund, assessing its contribution to the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy.
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Wetlands - protecting Ramsar sites: updated Scottish Government policy
Guidance on how the Scottish Government expects its policy on the protection of Ramsar wetland sites to be implemented.
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Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 strategy: progress report
This sets out the policy framework for air quality in Scotland to 2026 and includes a comprehensive list of actions across ten policy areas. This fourth annual report summarises progress on actions since the last report in June 2024.
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Future farming Investment Scheme
Applications for £14 million fund to open in July.
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Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement: call for evidence analysis report
We held a call for evidence from 26 November 2024 to 18 February 2025 to gather the expert input needed to inform development of the Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement (IFMI) Programme. This document summarises the responses to the call for evidence.
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Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill - deer management: final business and regulatory impact assessment
Final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill in relation to deer management.
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National Electrofishing Programme for Scotland (NEPS) 2023: status of juvenile Atlantic salmon and brown trout populations
The National Electrofishing Programme for Scotland (NEPS) is a statistical survey of freshwater fish populations and the pressures affecting them in Scotland, particularly water quality and genetic introgression. This report presents the latest analysis including data from 2023.
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NPF4 planning guidance: policy 2 - climate mitigation and adaptation
Planning guidance supporting the consistent, proportionate and effective application of National Planning Framework 4 Policy 2 on climate mitigation and adaptation.
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Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill published
New legislation to support crofters.
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Wild Salmon Strategy Implementation Plan: annual progress report 2024
The second annual progress report under the Scottish wild salmon strategy implementation plan covering progress in 2024.
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Scottish biodiversity strategy: report to Parliament 2020 to 2024
This report outlines and summarises progress against actions undertaken during the period 2020-2024 to address the seven outcomes and associated key steps set out in the 2020 Challenge for Scotland’s Biodiversity.
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New National Park decision
No designation for Galloway and Ayrshire.
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Proposal for a National Park in Southwest Scotland: report
Report submitted by NatureScot in its role as Reporter, setting out the findings of the public consultation and providing advice for the Scottish Government regarding the Galloway and Ayrshire National Park proposal.
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Carbon Neutral Islands: financing roadmap
Financing roadmap for the Carbon Neutral Islands Project sets out future initiatives for the Project and different avenues to finance these.
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Next generation farming
Support for young people into agricultural careers.
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Draft bioenergy policy statement: consultation analysis
An analysis of the responses to our public consultation on the draft bioenergy policy statement.
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Milestone reached - £65 million invested in nature projects
Nature Restoration Fund extended following success.
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Ecosystem Restoration Code: engagement paper
Engagement paper for the Scottish Government-NatureScot partnership project to develop an Ecosystem Restoration Code (ERC) for Scotland. The paper summarises key evidence on the operation and scope of potential nature / biodiversity markets in Scotland.
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Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 - section 8 control scheme: Loch Choire Estate
Control scheme made by NatureScot under section 8 of the Deer (Scotland) Act 1996 which has been confirmed by the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity.
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Climate change - public engagement strategy: mid-point review
The climate change public engagement strategy committed to a review at the mid-point of delivery. The review provides a summary of activities delivered since the publication of the strategy, reflects on the approach being taken and recommends improvements to achieve objectives in future delivery.
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Scottish wild bird high pathogenicity: avian influenza response plan
Sets out the approach that the Scottish Government and its agencies will take to respond to an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds in Scotland.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2024
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2024 reporting year.
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Investing in Scotland’s natural resources
Funding to help local authorities restore biodiversity.
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Environment strategy: transformative changes for sustainability
Independent report by Professor Valerie Nelson on behalf of the Scottish Government to inform the development of the forthcoming Scottish Government environment strategy.
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Environment strategy: global environmental impacts of consumption and production
Independent report from the James Hutton Institute on behalf of the Scottish Government on global impacts of consumption and production in Scotland. This research is being used to inform the forthcoming Scottish Government environment strategy.
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Scotland's fisheries management strategy 2020 to 2030: delivery plan update 2025
The 2025 update to Scotland's fisheries management strategy delivery plan shows the progress with delivering key aspects of the Strategy since 2020.
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Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: islands and communities impact assessment
Islands and communities impact assessment for the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
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Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment for the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill.
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National Flood Resilience Strategy - Gaelic version - Ro-innleachd Nàiseanta airson Seasmhachd an Aghaidh Thuiltean
Ro-innleachd Nàiseanta airson Seasmhachd an Aghaidh Thuiltean
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Investing in nature: a plan to support investment in biodiversity and climate adaptation in Scotland
A plan of action to support the creation of a nature finance system that enables funding and finance to flow into high integrity biodiversity outcomes, supporting our Strategic Biodiversity Framework.
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Terrestrial and freshwater sites - biodiversity commitment: consultation analysis
The key findings from the analysis of responses to our consultation ‘Meeting our '30 by 30' biodiversity commitment on terrestrial and freshwater sites: consultation on legislative proposals’, which ran from 2 April 2024 to 24 May 2024.
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The Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill - Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA)
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill
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Restoring Scotland’s natural environment
New targets to enhance nature and protect biodiversity.
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Planning, Infrastructure and Place Advisory Group: annual report 2024
Annual report covering the activities of the Planning Infrastructure and Place Advisory Group in 2024. Prepared in Collaboration with Scottish Futures Trust.
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Preparing for sustainable farming
Payments to continue in 2025-26.
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New deal for agriculture
Flexible grants to drive efficiency, support nature and climate friendly farming.
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Fisheries management measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): consultation analysis
Analysis of responses to the consultation on proposed fisheries management measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The consultation sought input on implementing management measures across 20 MPAs and amending the boundary of the West of Scotland MPA.
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Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution (Scotland) Regulations 1996: implementation report 2020 to 2023
This implementation report, published every four years, summarises the status of water quality and the impact of action programmes on water quality and agricultural practices, in accordance with the Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution (Scotland) Regulations 1996.
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Scottish new National Parks - phase 2 - strategic environmental assessment (SEA): SEA reasonable alternatives report
Strategic environmental assessment (SEA) addendum report for the future of National Parks proposals in Scotland
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Flood Resilience Strategy: case studies
Examples of diverse initiatives around Scotland that are in some way contributing to our flood resilience.
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National Flood Resilience Strategy: Easy Read
The easy read version of the National Flood Resilience Strategy.
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National Flood Resilience Strategy
Sets out a vision for a flood resilient Scotland through to 2045 and beyond.
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National Marine Plan 2 - planning position statement: consultation - easy read
The Planning Position Statement (PPS) is the culmination of work done to date on the development of Scotland’s National Marine Plan 2 (NMP2). This is an easy read version. Take part in the consultation: https://consult.gov.scot/marine-scotland/national-marine-plan-2-planning-position-statement/
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Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 implementation - assessing Scotland's water environment: policy statement
This policy statement and the associated Standards and Status Directions are intended to provide stakeholders with a better understanding of our approach to the protection of the water environment through the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 (WEWS) .
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Restoring Scotland’s rainforests
£5 million for precious habitat.
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Protecting Scottish Seabirds
Action to restore seabird populations.
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Interactive map
New tool shares information on publicly-owned land.
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Facilitating marine nature restoration through legislation: analysis of consultation responses and Scottish Government response
Analysis of responses to our consultation on “Facilitating marine nature restoration through legislation”. The consultation ran from 21 March 2024 to 16 May 2024.
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Tackling the nature emergency
Ambition to halt nature loss by 2030.
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Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045
This is the final updated version of our biodiversity strategy which sets out our clear ambition for Scotland to be Nature Positive by 2030, and to have restored and regenerated biodiversity across the country by 2045.
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Biodiversity: delivery plan 2024 to 2030
The first in a series of rolling delivery plans which form part of our strategic framework for biodiversity, in conjunction with the Scottish biodiversity strategy. It includes actions needed to ensure we are on track to achieving the vision and outcomes in the strategy.
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Biodiversity strategy and delivery plan: governance, monitoring and evaluation
Sets out our approach to governance, monitoring and evaluation for Scotland's strategic framework for biodiversity, which includes the biodiversity strategy to 2045, delivery plan and statutory nature restoration targets.
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Biodiversity strategy and delivery plan: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA)
A point in time assessment of the likely effects of Scottish biodiversity strategy and delivery plan on the rights and wellbeing of children and young people.
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Biodiversity strategy and delivery plan: approach to impact assessments
A report detailing the screening exercises undertaken for required impact assessments for the publication of our Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045 and Delivery Plan.
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Biodiversity strategy and delivery plan: fairer Scotland duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment of the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045, developed drawing on a range of primary and other source documents, including responses to the public consultation on the draft strategy.
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Carbon neutral islands project: progress report
Since 2021, we have supported six Scottish Islands (Barra, Cumbrae, Hoy, Islay, Raasay and Yell) in their ambition to become fully carbon neutral by 2040. This report highlights the significant made progress across all six islands throughout 2023 and 2024.
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Seabirds: strategic ornithological compensatory measures: review
A review of potential strategic ornithological compensatory measures, assessing their practical and ecological feasibility in the Scottish context
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Crofting law reform
Analysis of consultation responses published.
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Protection afforded to certain Ramsar features - policy amendment proposals: consultation
Consultation paper seeking views on proposals to treat Ramsar sites and natural features in the same way as European sites, for the purposes of the Habitats Regulations Appraisal process.
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Biodiversity - strategic framework: consultation analysis
A summary and analysis of responses received to our public consultation on Scotland’s strategic framework for biodiversity 'Tackling the nature emergency', which ran from September to December 2023.
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National Marine Plan 2 - planning position statement: consultation
This Planning Position Statement (PPS) is the culmination of our work to date on the development of Scotland’s National Marine Plan 2 (NMP2) and consolidates stakeholder feedback, setting out the latest development of high-level objectives and policy ideas for NMP2. Take part in the consultation: https://consult.gov.scot/marine-scotland/national-marine-plan-2-planning-position-statement/
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Attracting private investment in nature
Launch of Scotland’s Natural Capital Market Framework.
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Natural Capital Market Framework
Scotland's natural environment is at the heart of our identity, economy, and communities. This document supports responsible, values-led investment in natural capital through the expansion of high-integrity voluntary carbon markets, and development of opportunities to invest in biodiversity.
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Nature’s role in economy
Jobs and sectors dependent on sustainable natural world.
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National Park consultation
Extended time to comment on proposal for Galloway to become a National Park.
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National litter and flytipping strategy: baseline report
This report was completed as part of the National Litter and Flytipping Strategy (NLFS) year one action plan, action 18; to Improving consistency of flytipping data data by developing a flytipping baseline for Scotland, identifying data gaps and changes that may be needed in the future.
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Supporting food and drink businesses
New funding to promote regional products.
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Conservation of Atlantic salmon - gene banking: principles and considerations
This report examines the procedures, considerations, risks and opportunities of gene banking for Atlantic salmon conservation and restoration in Scotland. Presented is a brief overview of live gene banking and a detailed focus on cryobanking to preserve gametic material through freezing and storage.
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National Islands Plan: Implementation Route Map 2024
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment undertaken for the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29.
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Climate change: Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029
Sets out the actions that the Scottish Government and partners will take to respond to the impacts of climate change. This Adaptation Plan sets out actions from 2024 to 2029.
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Support for farmers and crofters
Early payment to more than 11,500 businesses.
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Scotland's Land Use Strategy Annual Progress Report – 2023/2024
Fifth annual progress report on Scotland's land use strategy, as required under Section 37A of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. It covers the period of March 2023 to March 2024.
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Planning and climate change guidance: research report issue 3
Research comprising a desk-based study and stakeholder engagement with developers and decision-makers to develop understanding of the approaches currently being used to both assess and minimise lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of development proposals. This research is to inform National Planning Framework 4.
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Assessing distribution of Didemnum vexillum in Scotland using environmental DNA
This study explores use of environmental DNA (eDNA), DNA shed into water or sediment by organisms inhabiting marine environment, to assess the distribution of Didemnum vexillum in the Firth of Clyde, Loch Creran, and the wider Lynn of Lorn areas.
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Agriculture Bill to become law
Supporting sustainable and regenerative farming and crofting.
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Record high peatland restoration
Improving climate change resilience.
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Atlantic salmon - determining run timing proportions: report
Recently, a number of genetic markers associated with run timing was published. This Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science report describes the development and calibration of a panel of twelve of these markers into a tool that could be used to determine run timing proportions in Scottish Atlantic salmon populations.
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Juvenile Atlantic salmon - mapping the early running component: report
This Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science report describes the application of a genetic tool to estimate the early running component of juvenile Atlantic salmon. The proportions were mapped to visualise within and between-river patterns. These maps can be used to inform and help river managers achieve their conservation aims.
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Yellow-legged hornet: pest-specific contingency plan.
This plan sets out the role of the Scottish Government in response to a suspected or confirmed incursion of the Yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) within Scotland: the actions to be taken as well as governance, roles and responsibilities.
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Environment Strategy: progress report - March 2024
Progress report on the development of the Environment Strategy, as required by section 47 of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021.
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Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill
Supporting sustainable farming and crofting.
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Wild Salmon Strategy Implementation Plan progress report: 2023-2024
A progress report setting out the progress towards delivering the actions in the wild salmon strategy implementation plan in 2023/24 to protect and restore wild salmon populations.
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Facilitating marine nature restoration through legislation: consultation
We are consulting on legislative proposals which would enable Scottish Ministers to introduce a registration process for marine nature restoration projects, and apply Marine Conservation Orders to habitats and species undergoing restoration and standalone European marine sites.
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Land Reform Bill
Transfer test to become part of large rural landholding sales.
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Community Right to Buy
Review of powers of communities to acquire land or buildings.
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Rural and island community support
Spring Budget needs to invest in environment and food production.
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The Environment Strategy for Scotland: Delivering the Environment Strategy Outcome on Scotland's Global Footprint - Evidence Base & Policy Levers
This report presents evidence and initial recommendations on how the Scottish Government could use the available policy levers to help ensure Scotland’s international environmental impact is sustainable.
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The Environment Strategy for Scotland: Driving the Transition to a Nature Positive Economy - A Synthesis of Policy Levers for Governments
This report supports the research project ‘Delivering the Environment Strategy Outcome on Scotland’s Economy: Evidence base and Policy levers’. It focuses on the transition to a nature positive economy, summarises key evidence, and presents a synthesis of potential actions.
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The Environment Strategy for Scotland: Reducing Scotland's International Environmental Impact - Learning from International Best Practices
This report supports the research project ‘Delivering the Environment Strategy Outcome on Scotland’s Global Footprint: Evidence Base and Policy Levers’. It summarises examples of international best practice in relation to policy levers for achieving a sustainable global footprint.
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The Environment Strategy for Scotland: Delivering the Environment Strategy Outcome on Scotland's Economy - Evidence Base & Policy Levers
This report presents evidence and initial recommendations on how the Scottish Government could use the available policy levers to support the transformations in Scotland’s economy needed to help tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
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Climate change - national adaptation plan 2024 to 2029: consultation - easy read
The impacts of climate change are already being felt by people in Scotland. That is why, as well as taking action to reduce emissions, we must also take steps to adapt to climate change. This is an easy-read version of the consultation on the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 to 2029.
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Scotland's International Strategy
This strategy sets out our approach to international engagement and delivery to the end of the current parliamentary term.
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Am Plana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh: Sgrìobhainn Chochomhairleachaidh
This consultation covers the content of the national Good Food Nation Plan. It seeks views on the Outcomes; ways of measuring progress; and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions. This is a Gaelic translation of the consultation.
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Geàrr-iomradh air a' Phlana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh
The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government. This is a Gaelic summary of the Plan.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation - easy read
Easy read version of our consultation on the national Good Food Nation Plan, which sets out the Government's goals for food and how we will achieve them.
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National Good Food Nation Plan
The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes for a Good Food Nation; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of a wide range of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation
We are consulting on the first national Good Food Nation Plan. We are seeking views on the national Good Food Nation Outcomes, ways of measuring progress and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions.
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Circular economy and waste route map to 2030: consultation
The route map sets out strategic direction for delivering our system-wide, comprehensive vision Scotland’s circular economy from now to 2030. Building on a first consultation (2022), we are consulting on key priority actions that will unlock progress across the waste hierarchy.
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Circular economy and waste route map to 2030: strategic environmental assessment - environmental report
Environmental report relating to our consultation on key priority actions that will unlock progress across the waste hierarchy.
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Ro-innleachd airson Saidheans Mara is Ùrghnàthachadh
’S e seo an Ro-innleachd ùr airson Saidheans Mara is Ùr-ghnàthachadh aig Riaghaltas na h-Alba. Tha i a’ cur amasan an cèill airson saidheans mara agus ùr-ghnàthachadh ann an Alba agus a’ stèidheachadh sia builean gus barrachd bhuannachdan fhaighinn bho ar n-obair saidheans, fianais agus dàta.
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Marine science and innovation strategy
Establishes the vision for marine science and innovation in Scotland and six outcomes to strengthen the impact of marine science, evidence and data.
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Managing deer for climate and nature: consultation
We are consulting on proposals to modernise the legislation which governs deer management in Scotland and ensure it is fit for purpose in the context of the biodiversity and climate crises, alongside a small number of proposals concerned with farmed and kept deer.
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Biodiversity: draft planning guidance
This draft guidance was superseded by the final biodiversity planning guidance published on 17 December 2025.
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Natural capital: economic benefits assessment
Outlines new economic analysis that quantifies the likely economic impacts, measured as output and jobs created, from hypothetical cross-sector regional and national programmes of natural capital investment in Scotland.
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Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) consultation: Scottish Government response
Our response to the public consultation on the proposal to designate 10% of Scottish seas as Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) by 2026.
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Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs): consultation analysis - final report
Analysis report on the responses to the consultation on Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) which ran from 12 December 2022 to 17 April 2023.
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Automated video identification of marine species (AVIMS) - new application: report
A commissioned report on the development of a web-based computer application for machine learning-based (semi-)automated analysis of underwater video footage obtained during the monitoring of aquatic environments.
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Land use strategy: fourth annual progress report 2022-2023
Fourth annual progress report on Scotland's land use strategy, as required under Section 37A of The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019. It covers the period of March 2022 to March 2023.
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How much do people in Scotland value characteristics of marine and coastal areas
This report summarises the results of a choice experiment survey that was designed to capture the preferences of Scottish people towards the management of marine and coastal areas in Scotland.
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Offshore wind - birds on migration in Scottish waters: strategic review
A report and stochastic Collision Risk Model (sCRM) tool identifying the migratory routes of bird species around the UK and Ireland which have the potential to be impacted by collision with offshore wind developments in Scottish waters.
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Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Agricultural Tenancies proposals Environmental Report
SEA is a systematic process for evaluating the environmental consequences of proposed plans, strategies, or programmes. This Report accompanies the Agricultural Tenancies proposals, within the Land Reform Bill.
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Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Small Landholdings and Land Use Tenancy Proposals Environmental Report
SEA is a systematic process for evaluating the environmental consequences of proposed plans, strategies, or programmes. This Report accompanies the Small Landholding and Land Use Tenancy proposals, within the Land Reform Bill.
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Understanding seabird behaviour at sea part 2: improved estimates of collision risk model parameters
Report detailing research using GPS tags to track Scottish seabirds at sea.
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Offshore wind energy - sectoral marine plan: seabird tagging feasibility
How to undertake a seabird tagging study for species and colonies potentially impacted by the sectoral marine plan for offshore wind energy
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Agricultural tenancies, small landholdings and land use tenancy proposals: strategic environmental assessment - consultation
This consultation provides you with the opportunity to examine the environmental impact of our proposed changes to agricultural tenancies, small landholdings, and the new land use tenancy.
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New National Parks: nominations guidance and appraisal framework
Information on the nomination process for the New National Park(s) project, including links to all key documents for nominating groups.
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Spread of invasive species into Scotland: study
A horizon scanning study involving analysis of pathways of spread of invasive non-native species into Scotland. It considers species having the highest likelihood of arrival and establishment and the magnitude of their potential negative impact on biodiversity and ecosystems over the next 10 years.
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Out to Play - caring for our outdoor spaces
Guidance to make the most of the outdoor spaces your early learning and childcare settings use and caring for the environment through embedding Learning for Sustainability. This guidance supports practitioners to provide high quality outdoor play experiences.
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Future of National Parks: strategic environmental assessment - environmental report
This environmental report is part of the strategic environmental assessment for the future of National Parks in Scotland.
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Measuring biodiversity: research into approaches
This report considers methodologies for measuring biodiversity at site-level for use in Scotland.
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Developing Nature Networks
Additional £5 million from Nature Restoration Fund to enhance biodiversity.
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New legal targets proposed for nature recovery
Further action to tackle the biodiversity crisis.
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Tackling the Nature Emergency - Scottish biodiversity strategy to 2045
Following consultation on the draft Strategy in 2022, this is the updated version of the Scottish biodiversity strategy to 2045: Tackling the Nature Emergency in Scotland, which takes into account responses to that consultation.
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Environment - guiding principles: statutory guidance
This guidance provides information on how officials across government should apply the environmental principles when developing policy.
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Vision for sustainable aquaculture
The Vision for sustainable aquaculture describes the Scottish Government’s long-term aspirations to 2045 for the finfish, shellfish and seaweed farming sectors, and the wider aquaculture supply chain.
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Clyde cod spawning closure: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
This partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) sits alongside the consultation document on the Clyde cod spawning closure for 2024/25. The BRIA will be finalised after the consultation period, allowing information collected during the consultation to feed into the assessment.
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National Litter and Flytipping Strategy
The National Litter and Flytipping Strategy sets out a refreshed approach to tackling litter and flytipping in order to protect and enhance Scotland’s environment; ensure safer and cleaner communities and contribute to a thriving circular economy for Scotland.
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Climate change monitoring report 2023
The second annual statutory monitoring report against the updated 2018 Climate Change Plan, as per the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019.
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Funding to help nature projects grow
Supporting and scaling up responsible investment in nature.
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Wild salmon strategy: implementation plan 2023 to 2028
Plan setting out the actions to be taken over a five year period to 2028, to achieve the vision as outlined in the Scottish wild salmon strategy published in January 2022.
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A nature positive Scotland
Scotland’s strategy to tackle the nature emergency.
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Scotland leads global action for nature.
Environment Minister welcomes international support for Edinburgh Declaration.
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Accelerating action to tackle nature and climate crises
More funding to support biodiversity projects.
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Transformative change to protect Scotland’s nature
Ambitious proposals to halt biodiversity loss.
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Protecting and enhancing nature
More funding for local nature restoration projects.
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Blue Economy Vision launch
Move to make Scotland a global leader in marine management.
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New species of soft coral discovered in Scottish waters
Find underlines importance of biodiversity.
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Big ambitions for Wee Forests
Connecting people and nature.
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Showcasing agricultural climate action
Peer to peer network to launch.
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Expanded funding to restore and protect nature
£55 million for nature restoration and biodiversity projects.
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California signs Scotland’s world-leading nature declaration
Governments and cities encouraged to take action for nature at COP26.
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Conserving wild salmon
More than £500,000 to study the pressures faced from pollution and climate change.
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30% of Scotland’s land to be protected for nature
Next steps on tackling biodiversity loss published.
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International declaration agreed
Calls for global biodiversity action at all levels.
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Boost for bees and butterflies
Ten-year plan to stop decline of pollinating insects.