Land
Naturescot are consulting about a future National Park for Scotland as part of the the Scottish Government's commit to designation of at least one new National Park during the lifetime of the current Scottish Parliament.
It is almost 20 years since Scotland’s first two National Parks were created:
- Read more about Views sought on the role of National Parks and the selection criteria for a new park
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Flooding is a major environmental hazard facing many parts of Scotland. With a changing climate bringing more extreme weather patterns, mixed with further urban development, there is an increased risk of flooding.
- Read more about Trees to act as natural defences against flooding
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The next in a series of consultation workshops to support development of a new Scottish Agriculture Bill takes place in Oban on the 1 November and the Scottish Rural Network team will be there to support policy colleagues on the night.
- Read more about Oban Bound!
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New proposals published for consultation this week will form a new Wildlife Management (Grouse Moor) Bill, which aims to ensure that grouse moors are managed in a sustainable way.
The consultation will seek views on a wide range of topics related to wildlife including: