Policy & Guidance

Scottish Natural Heritage engages in policy development to advise Government, to guide our own work, and to respond to changing circumstances. We need to keep up-to-date our approach towards a wide range of issues which have a bearing on the natural heritage, and the ways it is used. We participate in policy development by

• responding to consultations;
• delivering advice sought by Ministers;
• working jointly with other parties with an interest in the topic; or
• a combination of these.

Where changes in approach are proposed, we normally aim to consult widely among those likely to be affected.

SNH policy documents

Published documents on policy topics are listed in an alphabetic index.

SNH guidance documents

Published guidance documents are listed in an alphabetic index

Other policy documents

documents published by national partnerships in which we participate

How we develop policy and guidance

This describes the processes we use to develop our policy and guidance

Sharing Good Practice

Sharing ideas, knowledge end experience. Find information on future and past events.

Natural heritage interpretation

Good interpretation helps visitors connect with Scotland's nature and landscapes, whether in towns and cities, or the countryside.