Environment and Forestry Directorate

What we do

The Environment and Forestry Directorate works to protect and enhance Scotland's natural environment and resources, providing scientific support and an integrated evidence base for environmental and rural economic policies.

We are responsible for:

  • playing a full role in tackling the global climate emergency and limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C
  • protecting and restoring Scotland's nature with flourishing biodiversity and clean and healthy air, water, seas and soils
  • promoting the wise use and reuse of resources to end throw-away culture
  • conserving and growing our natural assets through a thriving, sustainable economy
  • supporting a fairer, healthier, more inclusive society through a healthy environment

Associated professional roles

Who we are

Cabinet Secretary and Ministers

Management

Contact

Address

Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

Email
ceu@gov.scot

Policies

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