Consultation on Proposed Extensions to Existing Seabird Colony Special Protection Areas (SPAs)

This consultation has now closed for responses. If you do require more information about this consultation please email SPA_consultation_information@snh.gov.uk

Welcome to the consultation which SNH is carrying out on behalf of Scottish Government on proposals to extend 31 existing seabird Special Protection Areas into the marine environment.  This website will provide you with all the information on the proposed sites, the cases for the proposed extensions and details of maps and qualifying interests for each site.  It also explains how you can provide any views on the proposals.

In this website you will find:

• Background to the consultation
• List of SPA for which extensions are proposed
• Location map of SPA for which extensions are proposed
• Information on each site for which extensions are proposed
  • Detailed Site Information and reasons for extension
  • Detailed Site Map
• How to make comments and how these will be considered
• Some questions which you may have
• References