Rspb scotland challenges wind farms, essex local plan rejected. Royal society for the protection of birds wikipedia. Rspb scotland parliamentary briefing scottish government debate. It now stands on the threshold of global opportunities. Fauna skotske su uglavnom uobicajene za sjeverozapadni europski dio paleoarkticke zone, iako je nekoliko vrsta najvecih sisavaca tog podrucja izumrlo zbog izlova, a ljudske aktivnosti su takoder dovele do uvodenja raznih zivotinja. A study by ecological groups shows the goal to produce half of scotlands energy from renewable energy by 2030 is attainable.
Remembering tam dalyells contribution to nature conservation. Whether you are looking for a quiet stroll and to watch the wildlife, or you are searching for a family day out and a nature adventure, rspb scotlands reserves are a great place to visit. Protection of wild mammals scotland bill the protection of wild mammals scotland bill seeks to make it an offence to use, cause or permit the use of a dog or dogs to hunt wild mammals or to allow such hunting to take place on land over which a. Debate on scotlands marine environment 20th march 08 pdf. Whether you are looking for a quiet stroll and to watch the wildlife, or you are searching for a family day out and a nature adventure, rspb scotland s reserves are a great place to visit.
Covering the northern third of the island of great britain, mainland scotland has a 96 mile 154 km border with england to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the atlantic ocean to the north and west, the north sea to the northeast and the irish sea to the south. Cap health check the environmental implications of the final agreement the final text of the european commission s health check of the common agricultural policy cap was agreed on 20th november 2008. Rspb scotland looks after 77 nature reserves across the country and are fantastic places to explore, discover and enjoy nature. The uk has 27% of the worlds breeding curlews but numbers of the wading birds have fallen. Research briefings are produced by the libraries of the house of commons and house of lords and the parliamentary office of science and technology. Feb 27, 2017 stuart was then the parliamentary officer for the rspb and worked closely with mps and peers in westminster providing pages of rapidly typed briefings and draft amendments, and witnessing firsthand the horse trading between members of the lords and commons to ensure key amendments got through. Each briefing has a pdf document for the text of the briefing as well as additional data about its production.
Second reading charities protection and social investment bill. While the introduction of measures such as vicarious liability are positive steps, incidents such as the poisonings on the black isle illustrate the continuing threat to these majestic species. Rspb scotland works with stop climate chaos scotland and fully supports their wider policy analysis of the scottish governments draft rpp contained in a separate briefing 1 this rspb scotland briefing is intended to concentrate on the natural environment and rural land use sectors. Debate pack prepared ahead of the westminster hall debate initiated by patrick grady on the claim of right for scotland on tuesday 6 september 2016 at. Background and analysis on topics of parliamentary interest dating from 1989 to present. The fauna of scotland is generally typical of the northwest european part of the palearctic. Recent answers to parliamentary questionsi have stated.
Curlew should be priority species, says rspb scotland bbc news. Constitutional reformindigenous peoples and local government. The scottish parliament public information services. Recent reports aithisgean ura committee reports aithisgean chomataidh research briefings brathanullachaidh rannsachadh. Scotland s changing power sector briefing for energy debate, 25th february 2015. Rspb scotland welcomes official snp policy support for licensing shooting estates motion approved at national council a landmark decision by scottish national party snp delegates to adopt officially a policy supporting licensing of driven grouse shooting estates has been welcomed by rspb scotland. Natural history of scotland academic dictionaries and. The variety of species and habitats is outstanding from golden eagles to otters, red squirrels to wintering geese and huge seabird. Contributor rspb scotland contributor number 353 download representation rspb scotland.
Written submission from royal society for the protection of birds scotland parliamentary briefing on the new forestry eia regulations summary rspb scotland supports the restoration and expansion of scotlands native woodlands and the creation of new woodlands in appropriate locations. Rspb scotland parliamentary briefing food security scottish conservative and unionist party debate 1st may 2008 summary food security cannot be dealt with in isolation from other issues surrounding food and land use policy, which specify how we want to. Parliamentary library briefing book 44th parliament publication date. Impact of fisheries bill for scottish fishing industry. The royal society for the protection of birds rspb is a charitable organisation registered in england and wales and in scotland. Rspb scotland is committed to conserving and enhancing scotlands unique wildlife. Parliamentary briefing annual eu fisheries negotiations and the ongoing reform of the common fisheries policy rspb and wwf are committed to working towards ecologically sustainable fisheries for the benefit of the wider marine environment and economically. Briefing shelter scotland briefing for the parliamentary. Rspb, wwf and mcs welcome the opportunity to brief mps for the parliamentary fisheries debate. Rspb scotland parliamentary briefing food security scottish conservative and unionist party debate 1st may 2008 summary food security cannot be dealt with in isolation from other issues surrounding food and land use policy, which specify how we want to balance all the various pressures on our land. Members debate on motion s3m2794 summary scotland is internationally important for seabirds, hosting 45% of eu breeding populations. Parliamentary library briefing book 45th parliament publication date. I am confident that rspb scotland will continue to go from strength to strength and build on past success for the future stuart housden.
Rspb scotland, will gather under the auspices of the north sea and northwest waters regional advisory councils racs. The scottish parliament public information services scotland on. This will be done through briefings to parliamentarians and to the churches, and by. Rspb scotland welcomes this debate on scotland s seas at a critical time when a westminster draft marine bill is about to be published and the development of a holyrood marine bill is rapidly progressing. Scotlands changing power sector briefing for energy debate, 25th february 2015. It works to promote conservation and protection of birds and the wider environment through public awareness campaigns, petitions and through the operation of nature reserves throughout the united kingdom. Rspb scotland briefing sustainable deer management planning. Professor richard macrory, ucl daniel challender, iucn pangolin specialist group. The flora of scotland is an assemblage of native plant species including over 1,600 vascular plants, more than 1,500 lichens and nearly 1,000 bryophytes.
Scottish churches parliamentary office briefing paper british sign language scotland bill november 2014, briefing 201410 the british sign language scotland bill this scpo briefing is also available as a british sign language video on the church of scotlands. Curlews should be the highest conservation priority bird species in the uk, according to rspb scotland. Rspb scotland parliamentary briefing eradicating raptor persecution in scotland 115kb, pdf while the introduction of measures such as vicarious liability are positive steps, incidents such as the poisonings on the black isle illustrate the continuing threat to these majestic species. Rspb scotland parliamentary briefing merchant shipping shiptoship transfers regulations 2010 june 2010 the longrunning saga of proposed shiptoship transfers of oil in the firth of forth highlighted serious shortcomings in the legal framework intended to safeguard scotlands best wildlife sites. Director of rspb scotland to step down third force news. New view from rspb scotland loch lomond scottishpower. Written submission from royal society for the protection of. Wwf scotland briefing on forthcoming closure of longannet coal power station september 2015 joint evidence from wwf scotland, rspb and foes to the economy, energy and tourism committees energy inquiry.
They are used by msps to support parliamentary business. The main issues of interest to rspb scotland are those matters where policy is recommended to be further devolved or rereserved where this has the potential to impact on environmental outcomes. We encourage the scottish government to be bold in developing new deer management. Book a school visit, classroom workshop or teachertraining session. Australian parliament house closed to visitors the public main entrance will be closed indefinitely from 5pm 25 march 2020. Environmental crime the parliamentary office of science and. Research briefings are written by specialists in the scottish parliament information centre spice. The figures include 104 red kites, 37 golden eagles, 30 hen harriers, 16 goshawks and 10. Rspb sits on these racs, and strongly believes they will be. Rspb scotland is part of the royal society for the protection of birds, the ukwide charity which speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. Rspb scotland, edinburgh other services visitscotland. Scottish churches parliamentary office briefing paper british sign language scotland bill november 2014, briefing 201410 the british sign language scotland bill this scpo briefing is also available as a british sign language video on the church of scotlands youtube channel. Jun 05, 2015 parliamentary briefing of june 2015 following the second reading of the new bill. Alex kinninmonth, head of marine policy, rspb scotlandscottish.
Please see our dedicated pages for service updates, information and advice. Rspb scotland welcomes official snp policy support for. Bertie armstrong, chief executive, scottish fishermens federation. Nov 30, 2018 scotlands only daily construction news service. The racs were set up by the commission to decentralise guidance on fisheries management to regional sea areas in community waters. Rspb scotland parliamentary briefing eradicating raptor persecution in scotland. Rspb scotland loch lomond is now open seven days a week from 10am4pm, with car parking facilities, a nature hub, and easyaccess paths. Rspb scotland is now a key player in bringing forward groundbreaking conservation solutions to the problems that are causing declines in nature and impacting the wider environment, with its influence extending well beyond its own nature reserves where its.
Shelter scotland briefing for the parliamentary debate on. The total number of vascular species is low by world standard but lichens and bryophytes are abundant and the latter form a population of global importance. The uk has 27% of the worlds breeding curlews but numbers of. Stromness is a town that has a history of international connections. Rspb scotland claims tagged golden eagles are disappearing. Briefing for the parliamentary debate on stage one of the housing scotland bill, 29th june 2005 shelter welcomes the communities committee stage one report on the housing scotland bill. Rspb lodges legal challenge against wind farms the scotsman. Rspb scotland parliamentary briefing seabirds wednesday 25 february. Scotland and devolution commons library briefing uk. See who you know at rspb, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Sep 02, 2016 debate pack prepared ahead of the westminster hall debate initiated by patrick grady on the claim of right for scotland on tuesday 6 september 2016 at 2. Submission from rspb scotland rspb scotland submitted written evidence to the session 3 scotland bill committee in january 2011i. This thesis, begun the same year that the scottish parliament opened, looks.
Rspb scotland claims eight satellitetagged members of the rare species have. Shelter scotland briefing for the parliamentary debate on stage one of the antisocial behaviour scotland bill downloaded from the shelter website uk. The committees vision for the private rented sector recognises the poor legal protection and redress for thousands of private tenants in scotland. Parliamentary library briefing book parliament of australia. Dec 03, 2015 curlews should be the highest conservation priority bird species in the uk, according to rspb scotland. Claim of right for scotland commons library briefing uk.
Guided walks take place every weekend, and regular special events happen throughout the year, such as the healing plants walk and bat event in early august. Parliamentary briefing of june 2015 following the second reading of the new bill. Scottish churches parliamentary office briefing paper. The wildlife charity has lodged a legal challenge against. Rspb scotland is a nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home where they live. Registered charity england and wales number 207076, scotland number sc037654 january 2008 rspb scotland is part of the royal society for the protection of birds, the ukwide charity which speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. Gamekeepers have pledged to work with police over allegations golden eagles have been disappearing in scotland. They are an iconic part of scotlands wildlife and attract tourism and essential revenue to our coastal communities.
Second reading charities protection and social investment. The parliamentary library briefing book provides short analyses of issues that may be considered over the course of this parliament. Proposed plan representations rspb scotland scottish. Parliamentary briefing annual eu fisheries negotiations and the ongoing reform of the common fisheries policy rspb and wwf are committed to working towards ecologically sustainable fisheries for the benefit of the wider marine environment and economically viable livelihoods for fishermen and their communities. Hundreds of raptors illegally killed since 1994, says rspb. Rspb scotland welcomes official snp policy support for licensing shooting estates motion approved at national council a landmark decision by scottish national party snp delegates to adopt officially a policy supporting licensing of driven grouse shooting estates has.