Policy - Latest
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Wildlife crime penalties: consultation
We are seeking views on strengthening wildlife legislation by increasing the maximum available penalties.
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Protected areas for mobile marine species: consultation on proposals to designate four new Marine Protected Areas in Scottish waters
An overview of the consultation on proposals to designate four new Marine Protected Areas in Scottish waters, including short summaries of the available documentation.
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Future of fisheries management in Scotland: national discussion paper
Seeks to start an in-depth nationwide discussion with stakeholders to help inform and develop Scotland’s Future Fisheries Management Strategy.
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Beavers given protected status
Mitigation measures introduced for farms.
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Beavers in Scotland: consultation analysis
The purpose of this consultation was to give stakeholders an opportunity to provide feedback on the policy decision to reintroduce beavers to Scotland.
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Plans to maximise venison in domestic and international markets
Strategic vision outlines sector growth to 2030.
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Search for salmon
New research to improve monitoring of wild salmon stocks.
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Supporting Scottish salmon
New initiative to improve health of wild salmon.
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DNA breakthrough for wildlife crime
Recovery of human DNA to help solve bird of prey offences.
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Beavers in Scotland: consultation on the strategic environmental assessment
A consultation on the policy to reintroduce beavers to Scotland and the strategic environmental assessment of this policy.
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Annual wildlife crime report
Offence numbers down on previous year.
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Wildlife Crime Penalties Review Group: report
Report from the review group commissioned by Scottish Government to examine whether the penalties for wildlife crimes were adequate and a deterrent.