NatureScot
NatureScot (formerly Scottish Natural Heritage) is the public body responsible for advising the Scottish government on its natural heritage, which includes its wildlife, habitats, landscapes and natural beauty. It describes its mission as: ‘All of nature for all of Scotland’.
The purpose of NatureScot is to:
- Promote the care for and improvement of the natural heritage.
- Help people enjoy the natural heritage responsibly.
- Enable a greater understanding and awareness of the natural heritage.
- Promote the sustainable use of the natural heritage, now and for future generations.
NatureScot also plays a key role in the planning process and has produced a range of documents and other guidance for planners and developers.
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- Designated areas.
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- Environmental regulators.
- Historic England.
- Listed buildings.
- National nature reserves.
- National Scenic Area NSA.
- National Trust.
- Natural England.
- Natural environment white paper.
- Natural Resources Wales.
- Nature improvement area.
- Planning permission.
- Scheduled monuments.
- Sites of Special Scientific Interest.
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