Scotland – 8 times the percentage of the area protected for nature

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In the Guardian today:

Nature in England at risk as amount of protected land falls to 2.93%, data shows. The amount of land that is protected for nature in England has fallen to just 2.93%, despite government promises to conserve 30% of it by 2030, new data reveals.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/03/nature-england-under-threat-protected-land-falls-data

From NatureScot in August 2023:

About 18% of Scotland’s land is protected for nature, but this increases to 23% if you include national parks. To reach the 30% target by 2030, Scotland needs to increase protection by 7–12%.

https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/planning-and-development/planning-and-development-advice/planning-and-development-protected-areas#:~:text=Search%20for%20protected%20areas%20on,Visit%20our%20Natural%20Spaces%20website.

6 thoughts on “Scotland – 8 times the percentage of the area protected for nature”

    2. Labcons no better than Tories, they are keeping the Badger cull, scientifically proven not to cause TB in cattle. The rich want the land for themselves, their mansions and no doubt bunkers for when they start armageddon. land in England I think access for the plebs is something like 8%, and of cours ethey have trespass laws, unlike in Scotland. Last time a few years back I was with family in the lake district (would much rather have been in Scottish Highlands but they paid for the accomodation) it was a matter of drive around pay for parking everywhere even at scenic areas, and ‘no trespass’ signs everywhere you looked. It used to be great for walking, no more far as I can see, it’s all in private hands even the lakes.

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