The aim of the Act is to issue measures which will conserve biodiversity and enhance the biological and geological natural heritage of Scotland. It provides the basis for a new integrated system for nature conservation.

Part 1 on biodiversity, places a responsibility on public bodies to increase the conservation of biodiversity in accordance with a biodiversity strategy.

Part 2 on the conservation and enhancement of natural features, primarily sets out new provisions regarding SSSIs. Scottish Natural Heritage can issue a notification for any site they believe is of special scientific...

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