Environment
Scotland’s first ever National Islands Plan (NIP) was published in 2019 and it is now going through its first review.
- Read more about National Islands Plan Review – consultation events
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The Cairngorms National Park Authority is leading on the reintroduction proposals and is urging anyone with an interest to go online and complete this survey before the closure of the formal engagement process on 25 September.
- Read more about Final call for views on bringing back beavers to the Cairngorms
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Targets for nature recovery could be put into law in line with those for climate change, as part of a range of proposals to protect and restore Scotland’s natural environment.
The Scottish Government is asking for views on its plans and actions to accelerate nature restoration and regeneration. The consultation sets out the key elements of Scotland’s overall Biodiversity Framework, including:
- Read more about New legal targets proposed for nature recovery
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Stranraer Oyster Festival has ‘come of age’ according to organisers after drawing record crowds to the three day event in south west Scotland, that celebrates the wild, native oysters of Loch Ryan.
Romano Petrucci, Chair of Stranraer Development Trust, the community organisation that runs the festival, said:
Scottish farming businesses will see support payments start to reach their bank accounts this week, two weeks ahead of last year’s first payments.
- Read more about Direct support for Scotland’s farmers and crofters
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As the Highland and Islands Climate Festival (1-30 September) gets into full swing the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has published a report highlighting the impact of the first year of the Highland Community Waste Partnership.