Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (as amended) - Regulation 3ZA: implementation report 2019 to 2024
Overview of the implementation of measures taken in Scotland to meet the provisions of the Birds and and Habitats Directives, and to achieve the objectives of those Directives between 2019 and 2024.
Background
The term ‘European site’ is being used to refer to what were previously known as ‘Natura sites’. This recognises that Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) protect species and habitats shared across Europe.
The Habitats Regulations ensure that European sites are protected and managed and continue to operate, as they have done since their original designation. This includes reporting on the sites and the network every six years. The sites have also been submitted to the Bern Convention as part of the Emerald Network.
More information on European Sites in Scotland is available on the European sites section of NatureScot’s website.
Contact
Email: biodiversity@gov.scot