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About SNH

'All of nature for all of Scotland'

Scotland's natural heritage is its wildlife, habitats, landscapes and natural beauty. Scotland is renowned for its attractive scenery and wild places and has a huge diversity of landscapes, habitats and wildlife. These are part of what makes Scotland special and are among the country's greatest assets.

Scottish Natural Heritage is funded by the Scottish Government. Our purpose is to:

All our work supports our mission: All of nature for all of Scotland.

Strategy and Priorities 2012 to 2015 - Strategy and Priorities 2012 to 2015.  İSNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

What we do

Find out about our four strategic aims and the range of work we do to address them

İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

How we plan and fund our work

Our staff structure, how we organise our business, and how we use our funding

Roseanne Cunningham MSP. Minister for the Environment with SNH board members.  İGeorge Logan/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Our Board, Committees and Management Team

How SNH is managed, who our Board are, where they meet and what they discuss

Ian Jardine, Chief Executive, Scottish Natural Heritage.  Nith Estuary NSA, Dumfries and Galloway Area. alancairnsphotography/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Our performance

Tracking and reporting on our performance

İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Working for us

How to look for a job within SNH, volunteer on our reserves or become a supplier of our goods or services

İEwen Weatherspoon/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Access to information and services

Access to our information and our commitments in respect of equality and diversity and information in Gaelic

Andrew Thin, SNH Chairman. İLorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Working within Government

How we work with other parts of Government to ensure an effective and streamlined service for our customers

Discovery Day at Kirkgate Park, Kinross. İGeorge Logan/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

SNH in your area

Scottish Natural Heritage operates a network of Area offices serving the country. Use the link to find your local office or find out what's happening in your area