Nature Restoration Fund: interim evaluation
Interim evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund (2021-2024). The report examines the key outputs, outcomes and impacts of the fund, assessing its contribution to the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy.
NRF Interim Evaluation Report 2025: Interim Evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund
This report was prepared for the Scottish Government by SAC Consulting (Part of SRUC). The evaluation was undertaken independently and conducted by the following members of staff:
Brady Stevens (Rural Business & Economics Consultant, SAC Consulting)
Victoria Barthelmess (Sustainability Economist, SAC Consulting)
Sterre Vester (Food & Enterprise Consultant, SAC Consulting)
Dr Lorna Cole (Senior Consultant, SAC Consulting)
Acknowledgements
The authors would like to thank members of the project steering group from the Scottish Government and NatureScot for their input and guidance throughout the project and in the preparation of this report, as well as staff who collated and provided data. The authors would also like to thank all interviewees who gave time to be involved in case studies.
This report should be cited as: Stevens, B., Barthelmess, V., Vester, S., and Cole, L.J. 2025. Interim Evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF). Final Report to Scottish Government.
Contact
Email: biodiversity@gov.scot