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Scotland's indicators

Indicators monitor changes in our species, habitats and landscapes and reflect wider changes in the natural environment. They can be considered to be a kind of barometer of the health of the environment and are a useful tool to help detect potential problems early on. 

Phellodon tomentosus BAP (Biodiversity Action Plan) - fungi. ©Dave Genney/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Scotland's biodiversity strategy indicators

Read indicators on the state of our biodiversity and our attitudes to it.

Male Stonechat (Saxicola torquata). ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.org.uk

National performance framework indicators

Chart the progress towards achieving the Scottish Government's aims for Scotland.

Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) at a feeding station in the Highland Wildlife Park, East Highland Area. ©Lorne Gill/SNH. For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.gov.uk

Natural heritage indicators

Find out about the indicators that relate to the work of Scottish Natural Heritage

Small pearl bordered (Boleria selene) butterfly feedding on a Bugle flower._©Lorne Gill/SNH_For information on reproduction rights contact the Scottish Natural Heritage Image Library on Tel. 01738 444177 or www.snh.org.uk

Indicators by topic

A full list of all the indicators grouped by topic.