Wildlife management

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.