Landscape and outdoor access

The Scottish Government and NHS Assure have developed a draft Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy 2022 to 2026 for NHS Scotland. This is open for consultation until 10 February 2022. Comments should be returned on the template in the supporting documents by email.

Governments and cities encouraged to take action for nature at COP26.

Sets out our overarching framework for engaging the people of Scotland in the transition to a net zero nation which is prepared for the effects of our changing climate.

First grants awarded from new £50 million fund.

Second annual progress report on the land use strategy, as required under Section 37A of The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019. It covers the period of March 2020 to March 2021.

Key data taken from analyses of a survey of woodland owners carried out between 2012 and 2015.

This note provides guidance on how the Scottish Government expects its policy on the protection of Ramsar sites to be implemented.

Map showing all the natural heritage designated areas in Scotland.

Information on Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), our lead advisory body on nature, wildlife management, and landscape management across Scotland.

Vision for land rights and responsibilities.

Statement of land rights and responsibilities in Scotland, as required by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

Trends summary and full monitoring reports collating data submitted by the access authorities regarding implementation of Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

Maps of all the National Scenic Areas (NSAs).

This delivery plan details the tasks for us, access authorities, Scottish Natural Heritage, the National Access Forum, local access forums, Historic Scotland, public agencies, Sheriff Courts, the police, membership organisations, the Paths for All partnership, and network organisations under Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.