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289:. The agency currently employs in the region of 700 people, but much of NatureScot's work is carried out in partnership with others including local authorities, Government bodies, voluntary environmental bodies, community groups, farmers and land managers. The body has offices in most parts of Scotland including the main islands. NatureScot works closely with the
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Vulnerable plant and animal species in
Scotland are protected under various legislation. In many cases it is an offence to kill or capture members of a protected animal species, or to uproot plants. NatureScot's primary role in regard to protected species is to license activities that would otherwise
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In 2006, SNH headquarters staff moved into Great Glen House, a £15 million purpose-built headquarters building in
Inverness. Great Glen House was built by Robertson Property, working with Keppie Design. As part of the tendering process, SNH set seven environmental and sustainability criteria for the
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which stated that the project "has been hit by alleged sabotage after the destruction and theft of traps that have also killed and injured household pets and other animals" but added that the £6 million programme was supported by most islanders. Another news item stated that some of the traps had
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There are 40 national scenic areas (NSAs) in
Scotland, covering 13% of the land area of Scotland. The 40 NSAs were originally identified in 1978 by the Countryside Commission for Scotland in 1978 as areas of "national scenic significance... of unsurpassed attractiveness which must be conserved as
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The introduction of a ground predator like the stoat to islands such as Orkney, where there are no native ground predators, is very bad news for Orkney’s native species. Stoats are accomplished predators and pose a very serious threat to Orkney’s wildlife, including: the native Orkney vole, hen
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to contain habitats and species of national importance. NNRs can be owned by public, private, community or voluntary organisations but must be managed to conserve their important habitats and species, as well as providing opportunities for the public to enjoy and engage with nature. There are
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The agency was formed in 1992 as
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). In November 2019 it was announced that SNH would be re-branded as NatureScot, however its legal persona and statutory functions would remain unchanged. The change took effect on 24 August 2020.
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Scottish Government's adviser on all aspects of nature, wildlife management and landscape across Scotland, and also helps the Scottish Government meet its responsibilities under European environmental laws, particularly in relation to the
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NatureScot is responsible for designating NNRs in
Scotland and for overseeing their maintenance and management. The majority of NNRs are directly managed by NatureScot; however, some are managed by, or in co-operation with other bodies, including the
407:. The conservation designations overlap considerably with many protected areas covered by multiple designations. In total around 20% of the area of Scotland is covered by some form of protected area designation, with SSSIs alone covering 13%.
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Day-to-day operations are led by the Senior
Leadership Team, consisting of a chief executive, who is appointed by the board, and a number of directors and deputy directors. As of August 2022 the Senior Leadership Team comprised:
737:"caught and killed family pets as well as hundreds of other animals". A subsequent report confirmed that "Police Scotland is investigating a number of incidents involving damage to and the theft of stoat traps in Orkney".
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NatureScot programmes and priorities have a strong focus on helping to deliver the
Scottish Government's National Outcomes and Targets which comprise the National Performance Framework. NatureScot is also a member of
632:, with around 270 jobs to be transferred. Prior to the move, relocation costs were variously estimated at between £22 million and £40 million. The decision to transfer SNH's headquarters was heavily criticized by
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Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research
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1686:Independent Living Fund Scotland
1676:Highlands and Islands Enterprise
1617:Architecture and Design Scotland
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1436:"Orkney Native Wildlife Project"
1389:"Orkney Native Wildlife Project"
1222:"National Performance Framework"
827:"NatureScot Framework Directive"
747:Environmental Standards Scotland
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506:Deer Commission for Scotland
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1068:"National Access Forum"
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444:Scottish Wildlife Trust
162:Prof. Colin Galbraith,
150:Organisation executives
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2183:Scotland portal
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2055:Energy Saving Trust
2019:Findhorn Ecovillage
1761:Scottish Enterprise
1661:David MacBrayne Ltd
1656:Crofting Commission
1601:Scottish Government
1511:The Orcadian Online
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