Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994

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• NatureScot species licensing framework

  When a licence is needed from NatureScot to disturb or affect protected species in Scotland, the types of licence available (EPS, general, specific), and the …

• European Protected Species in Scotland

  Species protected as European Protected Species under Schedule 2 of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 as they apply in Scotland. It is an …

• NatureScot species licence application process

  How to apply for a NatureScot species licence, including survey requirements, supporting documents, determination timeline, and post-licence compliance monitoring.

• Offences and penalties for protected species in Scotland

  Criminal offences for disturbing, injuring, or killing protected species without a licence in Scotland. Covers offences under both the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 …

• Scotland-specific protected species considerations

  Species with particular conservation significance in Scotland, including the Scottish wildcat, red squirrel, pine marten, capercaillie, golden eagle, and beaver. Scotland is a stronghold for …

• Beaver legal protection and management in Scotland

  Legal status of beavers in Scotland as a European Protected Species since May 2019, the NatureScot Beaver Mitigation Scheme, and the licensing framework for beaver …

• Habitats Regulations Appraisal in Scotland

  When Habitats Regulations Appraisal (HRA) is required in Scotland for plans and projects affecting Natura sites, including NatureScot's statutory role, Appropriate Assessment, and the IROPI …

• Ecology survey requirements for construction in Scotland

  When ecology surveys are required for construction projects in Scotland, including survey types, seasonal constraints, species-specific survey windows, and the role of NatureScot.

• Natura sites (SPAs and SACs) in Scotland

  Scotland has approximately 250 Natura sites comprising Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for birds and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) for habitats and species. Habitats Regulations …

• Marine Protected Areas in Scotland

  Scotland has 231 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) comprising Nature Conservation MPAs, Historic MPAs, and Demonstration and Research MPAs, designated under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 …

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