Nature Recovery Plan
A NATURE RECOVERY PLAN
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arlier this year, we teamed up with WWF Scotland and RSPB Scotland to publish a major new report detailing 11 transformative actions for nature’s recovery in Scotland. These actions, designed to help tackle the climate and biodiversity crises, will also contribute to Scotland’s green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic by creating nature-based jobs, supporting local economies and delivering many other benefits to people, including for health and wellbeing. Here, we provide a brief overview of each of the actions. For more detail and to read the full report, visit
scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-recovery-plan
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REDUCE DEER POPULATIONS AND MAINTAIN THEM AT SUSTAINABLE LEVELS Unnaturally high numbers are causing damage to habitats and presents a major barrier to woodland regeneration. Given the importance of these habitats for both biodiversity and carbon capture, deer numbers must be brought under control.
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INTRODUCE AND APPLY NEW RULES TO IMPROVE THE USE OF NITROGEN Nitrogen derived from human activities such as fertilising land for agriculture is a significant source of pollution that negatively impacts freshwater habitats and human health. To tackle this, we need Scotland-wide regulation and measures to reduce nitrogen use and waste.
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DELIVER A SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION IN SCOTLAND’S NATIVE WOODLANDS Planting more trees is key to combatting climate change, but which species of tree and where they are planted is critical. Increasing native tree cover will benefit other native wildlife at the same time as locking up carbon.
ENSURE THAT ALL NEW DEVELOPMENT IS NET POSITIVE FOR NATURE If the principle of ‘net positive’ was embedded into our planning system, new developments would be required to have an overall benefit for nature. This would bring additional benefits such as improving our wellbeing and strengthening communities.
ESTABLISH A SCOTTISH INVASIVE NON-NATIVE SPECIES INSPECTORATE As one of the leading causes of biodiversity loss globally, invasive non-native species are a major concern in Scotland and can have significant economic impacts. Investment in a national inspectorate would help to prevent new invasive species becoming established.
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