Scottish Natural Heritage
Scottish Natural Heritage is the Government's statutory advisor in respect to the conservation, enhancement, enjoyment, understanding and sustainable use of the natural heritage.
Our mission is to work with Scotland's people to care for our natural heritage.
Our aims are:
- to safeguard and enhance Scotland's natural heritage, particularly its natural, genetic and scenic diversity;
- to foster awareness and understanding of the natural heritage;
- to promote enjoyment of, and responsible public access to, the natural heritage in ways which do not damage it;
- to encourage public support and voluntary effort for the benefit of the environment;
- to promote improvement of the natural heritage in and around towns and cities, where most of Scotland's people live; and
- to encourage environmental sustainability in all forms of economic activity.
Visit the Scottish Natural Heritage website
Local Biodiversity Action Plans (LBAPs) were proposed as a way of stimulating effective local action for national priorities identified in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, as well as for species and habitats which are particularly cherished or valued in local areas of Scotland. You can also find the LBAP contacts for various parts of Scotland.
