Commenting on the publication of responses to the Scottish Government’s consultation on new National Parks, Biodiversity Minister Lorna Slater said:
“Last year we consulted widely on the future of National Parks in Scotland, and I am hugely grateful to everyone who took part. Thank you for sharing your views, insights and ideas about the role of our National Parks, now and in the future. The responses to the consultation demonstrate that many people want to see new National Parks in Scotland and support our commitment to designate at least one new park by 2026. This process has also shown that people in Scotland think our National Parks have a very important role to play in tackling the biodiversity and climate crises, whilst also supporting local communities, businesses and visitors. I want to ensure our existing and new National Parks have the ability to do even more for nature restoration and climate change mitigation in a way that is fair and inclusive. We will give thorough consideration to the advice received from NatureScot and the views expressed by consultees. In the spring we will publish a draft evaluation framework to help with the selection of new National Parks, before opening the nominations process for new parks later this year.”
National parks - challenge exercise: summary analysis
Summary analysis of contributions made to the 'Future for National Parks in Scotland' challenge exercise, May to June 2022, on our public dialogue platform.
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Posted On: 07/03/2023