Wildlife management

Annual report of the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) showing activity for the year 2020 to 2021.

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.

An interim report produced by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission on exotic pets in Scotland.

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.

Scottish Animal Welfare Commission report on the principles for ascribing sentience to animals and case study of the evidence for sentience in cephalopods.

Scotland's Third Land Use Strategy sets out our vision, objectives and policies to achieve sustainable land use. The strategy covers the next five years and aims to provide a more holistic understanding of our land, the demands we place upon it and the benefits we get from our land.

The eighth wildlife crime annual report, with new data from the financial year 2018 to 2019.

Draft strategic environmental assessment of the update to the Climate Change Plan 2018 to 2032. The appendices are available as a supporting file on this page.

A report assessing the potential impact on the wider environment of the use of flubendazole in medicated grit.

The Scottish Government's response to the independent Grouse Moor Management Group’s report (the ‘Werritty Review’).

A summary report of findings from research into socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and the employment rights of gamekeepers

Report analysing responses to the 2019 to 2020 targeted stakeholder consultation on the use of Fixed Penalty Notices for wildlife offences.

Independent recommendations published.

Maps showing the distribution of incidents of confirmed bird of prey poisoning reported to Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) from January 2014 to December 2018.

The seventh wildlife crime annual report, with new data from the financial year 2017 to 2018.

Licensing option under consideration.

We are seeking views on strengthening wildlife legislation by increasing the maximum available penalties.

An overview of the consultation on proposals to designate four new Marine Protected Areas in Scottish waters, including short summaries of the available documentation.

Seeks to start an in-depth nationwide discussion with stakeholders to help inform and develop Scotland’s Future Fisheries Management Strategy.

Mitigation measures introduced for farms.

The purpose of this consultation was to give stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on the policy decision to reintroduce beavers to Scotland.

Strategic vision outlines sector growth to 2030.

New research to improve monitoring of wild salmon stocks.

New initiative to improve health of wild salmon.

Recovery of human DNA to help solve bird of prey offences.

A consultation on the policy to reintroduce beavers to Scotland and the strategic environmental assessment of this policy.

Offence numbers down on previous year.