Environment

Financial support will be made available to help crofters and farmers on Scotland’s islands effectively manage local populations of greylag geese.

In some locations, an increase in numbers of geese has caused significant agricultural damage to barley crops and improved pasture, from cropping being eaten and trampled.

A partnership agreement to establish two Green Freeports in Scotland has been reached between Scottish and UK Ministers.

Following robust discussions in recent months, both governments have agreed:

Have your say on litter and flytipping in Scotland

The Scottish Government is committed to tackling litter and flytipping in Scotland and is seeking the views of people living in Scotland via a 15-week public consultation.

The future of farming in Scotland

Farming is going through a change like never before, it is important for farmers and landowners to be on the front foot.

Funding available for private sector and third sector centres to help with running costs and enable staff to deliver more outdoor learning for schools.

The funding brings the Scottish Government’s support for the sector during the pandemic to £4.5 million.

Reducing the negative impact of fireworks and pyrotechnics on communities across Scotland is at the heart of new legislation.

The Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Bill proposes tougher action on the sale and use of fireworks and the misuse of pyrotechnics.

The consultation on the draft second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) Summary Report is now open.

A review of the preparations for and response to Storm Arwen sets out 15 recommendations for the Scottish Government and its partners, the Scottish Resilience Partnership, local resilience partnerships, utility companies, the voluntary sector and national responders.  

The Wellbeing Economy: creating thriving communities in a changing climate

Join in a conversation with brilliant people who are leading the transition to a wellbeing economy that builds sustainable communities.

As we “build back better” from the Covid-19 pandemic, we have an opportunity to build an economy that is inclusive and supports all our communities towards a more sustainable, prosperous, and resilient future.

Food campaigners and farming organisations have come together to support a unique agroecology learning programme led by farmers and crofters in Scotland.

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