Environmental assessment
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Developing essential fish habitat maps: report
The project helped define areas of the sea essential to fish for spawning, breeding, feeding, or growth to maturity. Twenty-nine species and multiple life-stages were reviewed covering marine fish and shellfish of commercial and ecological importance, relevant to offshore wind development areas.
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New National Parks - appraisal framework: consultation
We produced an appraisal framework to support the assessment of nominations for new National Park designations in Scotland. This consultation is seeking your views and comments on this and the selection criteria for new National Parks.
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New National Parks - nomination process and draft appraisal framework: consultation
We produced an appraisal framework to support the assessment of nominations for new National Park designations. This consultation is seeking your views and comments on this and the selection criteria for new National Parks in Scotland.
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Emamectin benzoate (EmBz) - environmental quality standard (EQS) - implementation: consultation
Sets out our directions to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) on the application of a new environmental quality standard (EQS) for Emamectin benzoate (EmBz). We are seeking views on the timescale SEPA should implement to apply the new EQS reducing the discharge limits for these farms.
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National Planning Framework 4: integrated impact assessment post adoption statement
Post Adoption Statement setting out how the findings of the Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) and consultation responses informed the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) as adopted.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
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 2022 reporting year.
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Environment Strategy for Scotland: second progress report
The second annual report to Parliament on progress in developing the Environment Strategy for Scotland, as required under the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021.
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Local air quality management: policy guidance
Updated guidance for local authorities to take account of Environmental Standards Scotland's recommendations to strengthen the local air quality management regime.
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Environmental Standards Scotland air quality investigation - Scottish Government improvement plan
This improvement plan sets out the Scottish Government’s response to the six key recommendations made by Environmental Standards Scotland following its investigation into air quality.
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National Events Strategy Review: Easy Read version
Easy Read version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's National Events Strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation - Gaelic version
Gaelic version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation
Scotland's National events strategy is being reviewed and updated. This will extend its term to the end of 2035. This survey provides everyone with a role in Scotland’s world-class event industry the chance to shape the sector’s updated strategy.
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National events strategy review: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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Priority marine feature surveys within the Small Isles MPA and surrounding waters
Marine Scotland collected and analysed abundance information for species with conservation importance relevant to priority marine features in the Small Isles MPA and the surrounding region (2012 – 2017). Abundance changes for key species and the relationship with fishing activity was assessed.
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Scotland's Blue Economy: current status review
Describes our starting position in the transition to adopting a Blue Economy approach to marine sectors, communities, and the environment. It provides us with the foundation to consider how we can track our progress and determine if significant and lasting change is occurring.
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Ending the sale of peat: consultation
We are consulting on ending the sale of peat in Scotland. Responses to this consultation will inform plans and timescales for moving away from using peat products in order to protect peatlands from further damage. Their protection and restoration form important components of our Climate Change Plan.
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National Electrofishing Programme for Scotland (NEPS) 2021: analysis
The National Electrofishing Programme for Scotland (NEPS) is a statistical survey design that ensures collection of unbiased data on the density and status of salmon and the pressures that affect them, including water quality and genetic introgression. This report presents the latest analysis.
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Scottish Civil Estate: efficiency and sustainability report 2019 to 2020
Scottish Ministers are required to lay before the Scottish Parliament this annual report which uses key performance indicators to assess progress in improving the efficiency and sustainability of the Scottish Civil Estate.
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Scottish Natural Capital Accounts 2022
This report estimates quantity and value of services supplied by Scotland's natural capital.
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Environment, natural resources and agriculture research - draft strategy: consultation
Consultation on a draft strategy for the next cycle of research on the environment, natural resources and agriculture which starts in 2022.
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SEA screening determinations: October 2019 to December 2020
List of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) screening determinations issued by the Planning and Architecture Division in October 2019 to December 2020.
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Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018: process for considering third party representations
Ministers are keen to ensure communities are engaged in environmental decision-making, and this policy statement sets out the circumstances under which third parties may ask Ministers to determine EAR applications.
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Planning Circular 1/2017: Environmental Impact Assessment regulations
Guidance on The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017.
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Strategic Environmental Assessment: integrating an ecosystems approach
Information note providing advice on how an ecosystems approach can be integrated into Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
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Strategic Environmental Assessment: screening template
Form and guidance for undertaking and submitting a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
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Strategic Environmental Assessment: pre-screening template
Form and guidance for pre-screening for a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
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Habitats Regulations Appraisal databank: guidance
Guidance notes for users of the Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) databank.
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Strategic Environmental Assessment: guidance
Scottish Government guidance on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
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Habitats Regulations Appraisal - development plans: advice sheets
Guidance on HRA and development plans.
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Environmental impact assessment regulations: a guide
A user's guide to the environmental impact assessment regulations.
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Consideration of climatic factors within Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Guidance on the consideration of climatic factors within Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), developed by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA).
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Strategic Environmental Assessment: basic introduction
A basic introduction to Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
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Planning Advice Note 1/2010: Strategic environmental assessment of development plans
Planning Advice Note (PAN) 1/2010 advises how the requirements of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 can be met within the development planning process.
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