Safeguarding nature outwith protected areas

Although protected areas play an important role in safeguarding important and vulnerable habitats and species, they cannot succeed in isolation. In order to safeguard biodiversity and maintain the crucial services provided by natural systems, we need broader measures to raise environmental quality across land and sea.

Marine Strategy Framework Directive

Aiming for a healthy and productive marine environment

Water Framework Directive

Protecting the water environment on a catchment scale

Environmental Liability Directive

Who pays for environmental damage and how is it put right?

Related Links

Scotland Rural Development Programme

Funding for management that benefits biodiversity