NatureScot

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NatureScot is the Scottish Government’s nature agency responsible for protecting and promoting Scotland’s natural heritage, wildlife, and landscapes.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf government agency
nature conservation agency
public body
country Scotland
fieldOfWork biodiversity conservation
climate change adaptation
environmental advice
geodiversity
habitat restoration
land use planning advice
landscape policy
landscape protection
marine and coastal conservation
national nature reserves
natural heritage
nature-based solutions
outdoor access and recreation
protected areas management
species conservation
wildlife protection
focus Scotland’s ecosystems
Scotland’s landscapes
Scotland’s wildlife
formerName Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
hasAbbreviation SNH
headquartersLocation Inverness
Scotland
industry environmental protection
nature conservation
public administration
jurisdiction Scotland
language English
mission to help address climate change through nature
to help people enjoy and value nature
to improve biodiversity in Scotland
to protect and promote Scotland’s natural heritage
to support sustainable use of natural resources
operatedBy Scottish Government
parentOrganization Scottish Government
regionServed Scotland
replaced Scottish Natural Heritage brand
responsibleFor National Nature Reserves in Scotland
Scotland’s natural heritage
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Scotland
advising on landscape policy in Scotland
advising on nature conservation policy in Scotland
advising on outdoor access in Scotland
protected areas in Scotland
supporting green infrastructure projects in Scotland
supporting nature-based tourism in Scotland
supporting peatland restoration in Scotland
shortName SNH
website https://www.nature.scot

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Rum ownedBy NatureScot
Scotland’s Great Trails formerlyAdministeredBy Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
Joint Nature Conservation Committee worksWith NatureScot
Common Agricultural Policy implementation (pre-Brexit) implementedBy Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
Isle of May managedBy NatureScot
NatureScot formerName Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
National Scenic Area monitoredBy NatureScot landscape assessments
linked to: NatureScot
Rùm managedBy NatureScot
Southern Upland Way operator NatureScot
Tentsmuir governedBy NatureScot
Scottish Environment Protection Agency cooperatesWith Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
Clairinsh governingBody NatureScot
John Muir Way operator NatureScot
subject linked to: John Muir Way (nearby)
Loch Laomainn hasCulturalAssociation Scottish natural heritage
subject linked to: Loch Laomainn (Scottish Gaelic)
linked to: NatureScot
Noss managedBy NatureScot
Loch Leven managedBy NatureScot
Nature Conservancy Council successor Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
Nature Conservancy Council dissolvedInto Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
Rum National Nature Reserve formerlyManagedBy Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
Isle of May National Nature Reserve partOf Scottish natural heritage sites network
linked to: NatureScot
Isle of Rum governingBody NatureScot
Berwickshire Coast managedBy NatureScot (for designated sites)
linked to: NatureScot
National Nature Reserve (Isle of Rum) managingOrganisation NatureScot
SNH fullName Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
SNH alsoKnownAs NatureScot
SNH rebrandedAs NatureScot
Rùm National Nature Reserve previousManagingOrganisation Scottish Natural Heritage
linked to: NatureScot
Kinloch Castle owner NatureScot